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Fayetteville State University WSSU NSU North Carolina Central University WCU University of North Carolina at Pembroke VSU Gwynedd Mercy College UNCG NCAT Cabrini College Temple| Elizabeth City State University | Neumann University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ECSU | Neumann | ||
| Location | Elizabeth City, NC | Aston, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,149 | 2,155 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #964 | #768 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ecsu.edu | neumann.edu | ||
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Costs |
ECSU | Neumann | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,000 | $33,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $5,000 | $33,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,727 | $16,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $4,120 | $28,707 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,877 | $25,623 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 100% |
Admission |
ECSU | Neumann | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,927 | 3,501 | ||
| Admitted | 2,912 | 2,992 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.2% | 85.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12% | 13.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.16 | 3.23 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/22 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 850/1070 | 905/1085 | ||
| 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 | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
ECSU | Neumann | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ECSU | Neumann | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $30,700 | $44,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 23% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,125 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $270 | $279 |
Diversity |
ECSU | Neumann | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 14% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 74% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 17% |
Students |
ECSU | Neumann | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 31% | ||
Campus |
ECSU | Neumann | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Neumann University is larger than than ECSU based on total student enrollment (2,155 students vs. 2,149 students)
ECSU vs. Neumann Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ECSU or Neumann?
- Neumann University is 3,290% more expensive to attend than ECSU for in-state tuition ($33,900.00 vs. $1,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 578% higher at Neumann than Elizabeth City State University ($33,900.00 vs. $5,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Elizabeth City State University than Neumann ($4,120 vs. $28,707)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Elizabeth City State University are 90.2% lower than costs at Neumann University ($8,727 vs. $16,600)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Neumann University than Elizabeth City State University (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Neumann University students is 188.6% larger than aid received Elizabeth City State University ($25,623 vs. $8,877)
ECSU vs. Neumann Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ECSU or Neumann? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Neumann or ECSU .
- The average SAT score at Neumann University (905) is 61 points higher than at ECSU (844)
- Incoming Neumann students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (19) than students at ECSU (18)
- Accepted freshman Neumann students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.23) than students at ECSU (3.16)
- Neumann has a higher acceptance rate (85.5%) than ECSU (74.2%)
ECSU vs. Neumann Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ECSU or Neumann? 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 Neumann and ECSU.
- The graduation rate at Neumann is higher than Elizabeth City State University (55% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Neumann University earn on average $13,900 more per year than ECSU graduates after ten years. ($44,600 vs. $30,700)
- Elizabeth City State University students graduate with a $875 lower median federal student loan debt than Neumann graduates. ($26,125 vs. $27,000)
- ECSU graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than Neumann graduates. ($270 vs. $279)
- More Neumann graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ECSU students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 23%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/