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Fayetteville State University WSSU NSU North Carolina Central University University of North Carolina at Pembroke VSU UNCG NCAT WCU ECU Cheyney University of Pennsylvania Bowie State University| Elizabeth City State University | NewU University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ECSU | NewU University | ||
| Location | Elizabeth City, NC | Washington, District Of Columbia | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,165 | 34 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #964 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ecsu.edu | newu.university | ||
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Costs |
ECSU | NewU University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,000 | $15,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $5,000 | $15,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,079 | $16,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,363 | $9,390 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,554 | $10,810 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 94% |
Admission |
ECSU | NewU University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,360 | 2,743 | ||
| Admitted | 3,778 | 2,716 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.5% | 99% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.2% | 0.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.16 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | 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) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 30, 2026 |
Academics |
ECSU | NewU University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 4:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ECSU | NewU University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $30,700 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 23% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,125 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $270 | N/A |
Diversity |
ECSU | NewU University | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 24% | ||
| % Women | 4% | 18% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | - | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 14% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 74% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 0% |
Students |
ECSU | NewU University | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 38% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 63% | ||
Campus |
ECSU | NewU University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Elizabeth City State University is larger than than NewU University based on total student enrollment (2,165 students vs. 34 students)
ECSU vs. NewU University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ECSU or NewU University?
- NewU University is 1,400% more expensive to attend than ECSU for in-state tuition ($15,000.00 vs. $1,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 200% higher at NewU University than Elizabeth City State University ($15,000.00 vs. $5,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Elizabeth City State University than NewU University ($7,363 vs. $9,390)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Elizabeth City State University are 76.2% lower than costs at NewU University ($9,079 vs. $16,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at NewU University than Elizabeth City State University (94% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by NewU University students is 2.4% larger than aid received Elizabeth City State University ($10,810 vs. $10,554)
ECSU vs. NewU University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ECSU or NewU University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NewU University or ECSU .
- NewU University has a higher acceptance rate (99%) than ECSU (70.5%)
ECSU vs. NewU University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ECSU or NewU 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 NewU University and ECSU.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/