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Overview |
ECSU | King College | ||
| Location | Elizabeth City, NC | Bristol, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,149 | 1,357 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #964 | #632 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ecsu.edu | king.edu | ||
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Costs |
ECSU | King College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,000 | $31,942 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $5,000 | $31,942 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,727 | $9,960 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $4,120 | $22,626 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,877 | $22,715 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 86% |
Admission |
ECSU | King College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,927 | 875 | ||
| Admitted | 2,912 | 532 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.2% | 60.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12% | 28.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.16 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 16/22 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 850/1070 | 1000/1160 | ||
| 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 | King College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ECSU | King College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $30,700 | $48,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 23% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,125 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $270 | $237 |
Diversity |
ECSU | King College | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 14% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 74% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 4% |
Students |
ECSU | King College | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 47% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 53% | ||
Campus |
ECSU | King 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 King College based on total student enrollment (2,149 students vs. 1,357 students)
ECSU vs. King College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ECSU or King College?
- King College is 3,094.2% more expensive to attend than ECSU for in-state tuition ($31,942.00 vs. $1,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 538.8% higher at King College than Elizabeth City State University ($31,942.00 vs. $5,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Elizabeth City State University than King College ($4,120 vs. $22,626)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Elizabeth City State University are 14.1% lower than costs at King College ($8,727 vs. $9,960)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Elizabeth City State University than King College (92% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by King College students is 155.9% larger than aid received Elizabeth City State University ($22,715 vs. $8,877)
ECSU vs. King College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ECSU or King College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between King College or ECSU .
- The average SAT score at King College (1005) is 161 points higher than at ECSU (844)
- Incoming King College students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at ECSU (18)
- Accepted freshman King College students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at ECSU (3.16)
- ECSU has a higher acceptance rate (74.2%) than King College (60.8%)
ECSU vs. King College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ECSU or King 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 King College and ECSU.
- The graduation rate at ECSU is higher than King College (44% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from King College earn on average $17,800 more per year than ECSU graduates after ten years. ($48,500 vs. $30,700)
- King College students graduate with a $3,125 lower median federal student loan debt than ECSU graduates. ($23,000 vs. $26,125)
- King College graduates are paying $33 less per month on federal student loans than ECSU graduates. ($237 vs. $270)
- More King College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ECSU students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 23%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/