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Fayetteville State University WSSU NSU North Carolina Central University University of North Carolina at Pembroke VSU JCSU UNCG NCAT WCU ECU Cheyney University of Pennsylvania| Elizabeth City State University | Livingstone College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ECSU | Livingstone College | ||
| Location | Elizabeth City, NC | Salisbury, NC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,149 | 839 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #964 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ecsu.edu | livingstone.edu | ||
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Costs |
ECSU | Livingstone College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,000 | $15,917 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $5,000 | $15,917 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,727 | $6,794 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $4,120 | $15,914 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,877 | $12,500 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 98% |
Admission |
ECSU | Livingstone College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,927 | 4,074 | ||
| Admitted | 2,912 | 2,598 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.2% | 63.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12% | 8.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.16 | 2.64 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | C+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 16/22 | 14/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 850/1070 | 800/960 | ||
| 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 | Livingstone College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ECSU | Livingstone College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 28% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $30,700 | $24,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 23% | 13% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,125 | $42,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $270 | $434 |
Diversity |
ECSU | Livingstone College | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 59% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 41% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 14% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 74% | 81% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 17% |
Students |
ECSU | Livingstone College | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 44% | ||
Campus |
ECSU | Livingstone College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 Livingstone College based on total student enrollment (2,149 students vs. 839 students)
ECSU vs. Livingstone College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ECSU or Livingstone College?
- Livingstone College is 1,491.7% more expensive to attend than ECSU for in-state tuition ($15,917.00 vs. $1,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 218.3% higher at Livingstone College than Elizabeth City State University ($15,917.00 vs. $5,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Elizabeth City State University than Livingstone College ($4,120 vs. $15,914)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Livingstone College are 28.5% lower than costs at Elizabeth City State University ($6,794 vs. $8,727)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Livingstone College than Elizabeth City State University (98% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Livingstone College students is 40.8% larger than aid received Elizabeth City State University ($12,500 vs. $8,877)
ECSU vs. Livingstone College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ECSU or Livingstone College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Livingstone College or ECSU .
- The average SAT score at Elizabeth City State University (844) is 136 points higher than at Livingstone College (708)
- Incoming ECSU students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (18) than students at Livingstone College (14)
- Accepted freshman ECSU students have a 0.52 point higher average high school GPA (3.16) than students at Livingstone College (2.64)
- ECSU has a higher acceptance rate (74.2%) than Livingstone College (63.8%)
ECSU vs. Livingstone College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ECSU or Livingstone 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 Livingstone College and ECSU.
- The graduation rate at ECSU is higher than Livingstone College (44% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from Elizabeth City State University earn on average $6,500 more per year than Livingstone College graduates after ten years. ($30,700 vs. $24,200)
- Elizabeth City State University students graduate with a $15,875 lower median federal student loan debt than Livingstone College graduates. ($26,125 vs. $42,000)
- ECSU graduates are paying $164 less per month on federal student loans than Livingstone College graduates. ($270 vs. $434)
- More ECSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Livingstone College students, three years after graduation. (23% vs. 13%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/