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Fayetteville State University WSSU NSU North Carolina Central University University of North Carolina at Pembroke VSU UNCG NCAT Guilford College AU WCU Dominican College| Elizabeth City State University | Ferrum College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ECSU | Ferrum College | ||
| Location | Elizabeth City, NC | Ferrum, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 2,149 | 855 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #964 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ecsu.edu | ferrum.edu | ||
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Costs |
ECSU | Ferrum College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,000 | $37,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $5,000 | $37,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,727 | $13,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $4,120 | $25,558 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,877 | $26,580 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 94% |
Admission |
ECSU | Ferrum College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,927 | 1,452 | ||
| Admitted | 2,912 | 1,224 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.2% | 84.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12% | 19.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.16 | 3.14 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 850/1070 | 900/1110 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 30, 2025 | Sep 15, 2024 |
Academics |
ECSU | Ferrum College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ECSU | Ferrum College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $30,700 | $39,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 23% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,125 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $270 | $289 |
Diversity |
ECSU | Ferrum College | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 58% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 42% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 14% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 74% | 34% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 6% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 1% |
Students |
ECSU | Ferrum College | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 34% | ||
Campus |
ECSU | Ferrum College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Elizabeth City State University is larger than than Ferrum College based on total student enrollment (2,149 students vs. 855 students)
ECSU vs. Ferrum College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ECSU or Ferrum College?
- Ferrum College is 3,640% more expensive to attend than ECSU for in-state tuition ($37,400.00 vs. $1,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 648% higher at Ferrum College than Elizabeth City State University ($37,400.00 vs. $5,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Elizabeth City State University than Ferrum College ($4,120 vs. $25,558)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Elizabeth City State University are 51.6% lower than costs at Ferrum College ($8,727 vs. $13,230)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ferrum College than Elizabeth City State University (94% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ferrum College students is 199.4% larger than aid received Elizabeth City State University ($26,580 vs. $8,877)
ECSU vs. Ferrum College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ECSU or Ferrum College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ferrum College or ECSU .
- The average SAT score at Ferrum College (881) is 37 points higher than at ECSU (844)
- Incoming ECSU students have at the same average ACT score (18) as students at Ferrum College (18)
- Accepted freshman ECSU students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.16) than students at Ferrum College (3.14)
- Ferrum College has a higher acceptance rate (84.3%) than ECSU (74.2%)
ECSU vs. Ferrum College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ECSU or Ferrum College? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Ferrum College and ECSU.
- The graduation rate at ECSU is higher than Ferrum College (44% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Ferrum College earn on average $8,300 more per year than ECSU graduates after ten years. ($39,000 vs. $30,700)
- Elizabeth City State University students graduate with a $1,875 lower median federal student loan debt than Ferrum College graduates. ($26,125 vs. $28,000)
- ECSU graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than Ferrum College graduates. ($270 vs. $289)
- More Ferrum College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ECSU students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 23%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/