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Overview |
ECSU | Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | ||
| Location | Elizabeth City, NC | Harrisburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,149 | 3,082 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #964 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ecsu.edu | harrisburgu.edu | ||
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Costs |
ECSU | Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,000 | $23,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $5,000 | $23,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,727 | $9,150 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $4,120 | $10,022 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,877 | $23,589 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 100% |
Admission |
ECSU | Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,927 | 1,160 | ||
| Admitted | 2,912 | 978 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.2% | 84.3%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 12% | 14.2%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.16 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 850/1070 | |||
| 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 |
Academics |
ECSU | Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ECSU | Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 9% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $30,700 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 23% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,125 | $26,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $270 | $274 |
Diversity |
ECSU | Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 55% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 45% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 14% | 39% | ||
| % Black | 74% | 37% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 1% |
Students |
ECSU | Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 28% | ||
Campus |
ECSU | Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Harrisburg University of Science and Technology is larger than than ECSU based on total student enrollment (3,082 students vs. 2,149 students)
ECSU vs. Harrisburg University of Science and Technology Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ECSU or Harrisburg University of Science and Technology?
- Harrisburg University of Science and Technology is 2,290% more expensive to attend than ECSU for in-state tuition ($23,900.00 vs. $1,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 378% higher at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology than Elizabeth City State University ($23,900.00 vs. $5,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Elizabeth City State University than Harrisburg University of Science and Technology ($4,120 vs. $10,022)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Elizabeth City State University are 4.8% lower than costs at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology ($8,727 vs. $9,150)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology than Elizabeth City State University (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Harrisburg University of Science and Technology students is 165.7% larger than aid received Elizabeth City State University ($23,589 vs. $8,877)
ECSU vs. Harrisburg University of Science and Technology Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ECSU or Harrisburg University of Science and Technology? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Harrisburg University of Science and Technology or ECSU .
- Accepted freshman Harrisburg University of Science and Technology students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at ECSU (3.16)
- Harrisburg University of Science and Technology has a higher acceptance rate (84.3%) than ECSU (74.2%)
ECSU vs. Harrisburg University of Science and Technology Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ECSU or Harrisburg University of Science and Technology? 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 Harrisburg University of Science and Technology and ECSU.
- The graduation rate at ECSU is higher than Harrisburg University of Science and Technology (44% vs. 9%)
- Elizabeth City State University students graduate with a $375 lower median federal student loan debt than Harrisburg University of Science and Technology graduates. ($26,125 vs. $26,500)
- ECSU graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than Harrisburg University of Science and Technology graduates. ($270 vs. $274)
- More Harrisburg University of Science and Technology graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ECSU students, three years after graduation. (43% vs. 23%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/