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Fayetteville State University WSSU NSU North Carolina Central University University of North Carolina at Pembroke VSU UNCG NCAT RU Marymount University WCU ECU| Elizabeth City State University | Mary Baldwin College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ECSU | MBC | ||
| Location | Elizabeth City, NC | Staunton, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,149 | 1,957 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #964 | #1040 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ecsu.edu | mbc.edu | ||
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Costs |
ECSU | MBC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,000 | $31,611 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $5,000 | $31,611 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,727 | $10,320 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $4,120 | $18,746 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,877 | $24,389 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 100% |
Admission |
ECSU | MBC | ||
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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 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/22 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 850/1070 | 940/1120 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jun 30, 2025 |
Academics |
ECSU | MBC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ECSU | MBC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $30,700 | $38,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 23% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,125 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $270 | $279 |
Diversity |
ECSU | MBC | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 21% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 79% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 14% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 74% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 5% |
Students |
ECSU | MBC | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 22% | ||
Campus |
ECSU | MBC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Elizabeth City State University is larger than than MBC based on total student enrollment (2,149 students vs. 1,957 students)
ECSU vs. MBC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ECSU or MBC?
- Mary Baldwin College is 3,061.1% more expensive to attend than ECSU for in-state tuition ($31,611.00 vs. $1,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 532.2% higher at MBC than Elizabeth City State University ($31,611.00 vs. $5,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Elizabeth City State University than MBC ($4,120 vs. $18,746)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Elizabeth City State University are 18.3% lower than costs at Mary Baldwin College ($8,727 vs. $10,320)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mary Baldwin College than Elizabeth City State University (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mary Baldwin College students is 174.7% larger than aid received Elizabeth City State University ($24,389 vs. $8,877)
Which college is harder to get into, ECSU or MBC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MBC or ECSU .
- The average SAT score at Mary Baldwin College (1009) is 165 points higher than at ECSU (844)
- Incoming MBC students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at ECSU (18)
- Accepted freshman MBC students have a 0.41 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at ECSU (3.16)
ECSU vs. MBC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ECSU or MBC? 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 MBC and ECSU.
- The graduation rate at MBC is higher than Elizabeth City State University (49% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Mary Baldwin College earn on average $7,700 more per year than ECSU graduates after ten years. ($38,400 vs. $30,700)
- Elizabeth City State University students graduate with a $875 lower median federal student loan debt than MBC graduates. ($26,125 vs. $27,000)
- ECSU graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than MBC graduates. ($270 vs. $279)
- More MBC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ECSU students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 23%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/