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Overview |
ECSU | Laurel University | ||
| Location | Elizabeth City, NC | High Point, NC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,149 | 158 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #964 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ecsu.edu | laureluniversity.edu | ||
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Costs |
ECSU | Laurel University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,000 | $10,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $5,000 | $10,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,727 | $9,280 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $4,120 | $19,269 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,877 | $6,212 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 97% |
Admission |
ECSU | Laurel University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,927 | - | ||
| Admitted | 2,912 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.2% | |||
| Enrolled % | 12% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.16 | 3.16 | ||
| 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) | Neither required nor recommended | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 30, 2025 |
Academics |
ECSU | Laurel University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ECSU | Laurel University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $30,700 | $38,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 23% | 39% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,125 | $27,969 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $270 | $289 |
Diversity |
ECSU | Laurel University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 14% | 41% | ||
| % Black | 74% | 33% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 8% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 0% |
Students |
ECSU | Laurel University | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | - | ||
Campus |
ECSU | Laurel University | ||
| 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
- Elizabeth City State University is larger than than Laurel University based on total student enrollment (2,149 students vs. 158 students)
ECSU vs. Laurel University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ECSU or Laurel University?
- Laurel University is 950% more expensive to attend than ECSU for in-state tuition ($10,500.00 vs. $1,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 110% higher at Laurel University than Elizabeth City State University ($10,500.00 vs. $5,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Elizabeth City State University than Laurel University ($4,120 vs. $19,269)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Elizabeth City State University are 6.3% lower than costs at Laurel University ($8,727 vs. $9,280)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Laurel University than Elizabeth City State University (97% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Elizabeth City State University students is 42.9% larger than aid received Laurel University ($8,877 vs. $6,212)
Which college is harder to get into, ECSU or Laurel University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Laurel University or ECSU .
- The average SAT score at Laurel University (894) is 50 points higher than at ECSU (844)
- Incoming Laurel University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at ECSU (18)
- Accepted freshman ECSU students have at the same average high school GPA (3.16) as students at Laurel University (3.16)
ECSU vs. Laurel University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ECSU or Laurel University? 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 Laurel University and ECSU.
- The graduation rate at Laurel University is higher than Elizabeth City State University (60% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Laurel University earn on average $8,200 more per year than ECSU graduates after ten years. ($38,900 vs. $30,700)
- Elizabeth City State University students graduate with a $1,844 lower median federal student loan debt than Laurel University graduates. ($26,125 vs. $27,969)
- ECSU graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than Laurel University graduates. ($270 vs. $289)
- More Laurel University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ECSU students, three years after graduation. (39% vs. 23%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/