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Fayetteville State University WSSU NSU North Carolina Central University Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte University of North Carolina at Pembroke VSU Livingstone College NCAT Shaw University Benedict College UNCG| Elizabeth City State University | Johnson C Smith University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ECSU | JCSU | ||
| Location | Elizabeth City, NC | Charlotte, NC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,149 | 1,093 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #964 | #953 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ecsu.edu | jcsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
ECSU | JCSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,000 | $17,474 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $5,000 | $17,474 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,727 | $7,100 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $4,120 | $20,045 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,877 | $12,911 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 93% |
Admission |
ECSU | JCSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,927 | 2,306 | ||
| Admitted | 2,912 | 583 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.2% | 25.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12% | 45.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.16 | 2.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | C+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 16/22 | 13/18 | ||
| SAT Range | 850/1070 | 800/980 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 30, 2025 |
Academics |
ECSU | JCSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ECSU | JCSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $30,700 | $30,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 23% | 26% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,125 | $32,050 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $270 | $331 |
Diversity |
ECSU | JCSU | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 14% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 74% | 79% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 9% |
Students |
ECSU | JCSU | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 41% | ||
Campus |
ECSU | JCSU | ||
| 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 JCSU based on total student enrollment (2,149 students vs. 1,093 students)
ECSU vs. JCSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ECSU or JCSU?
- Johnson C Smith University is 1,647.4% more expensive to attend than ECSU for in-state tuition ($17,474.00 vs. $1,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 249.5% higher at JCSU than Elizabeth City State University ($17,474.00 vs. $5,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Elizabeth City State University than JCSU ($4,120 vs. $20,045)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Johnson C Smith University are 22.9% lower than costs at Elizabeth City State University ($7,100 vs. $8,727)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Johnson C Smith University than Elizabeth City State University (93% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Johnson C Smith University students is 45.4% larger than aid received Elizabeth City State University ($12,911 vs. $8,877)
ECSU vs. JCSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ECSU or JCSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JCSU or ECSU .
- The average SAT score at Elizabeth City State University (844) is 48 points higher than at JCSU (796)
- Incoming ECSU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (18) than students at JCSU (17)
- Accepted freshman ECSU students have a 0.68 point higher average high school GPA (3.16) than students at JCSU (2.48)
- ECSU has a higher acceptance rate (74.2%) than JCSU (25.3%)
ECSU vs. JCSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ECSU or JCSU? 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 JCSU and ECSU.
- The graduation rate at ECSU is higher than Johnson C Smith University (44% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Elizabeth City State University earn on average $400 more per year than JCSU graduates after ten years. ($30,700 vs. $30,300)
- Elizabeth City State University students graduate with a $5,925 lower median federal student loan debt than JCSU graduates. ($26,125 vs. $32,050)
- ECSU graduates are paying $61 less per month on federal student loans than JCSU graduates. ($270 vs. $331)
- More JCSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ECSU students, three years after graduation. (26% vs. 23%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/