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WSSU Fayetteville State University NCAT VSU NSU Alcorn State University University of North Carolina at Pembroke Bowie State University Delaware State University UNCG ECU CAU| Elizabeth City State University | North Carolina Central University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ECSU | North Carolina Central University | ||
| Location | Elizabeth City, NC | Durham, NC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,149 | 7,553 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #964 | #940 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ecsu.edu | nccu.edu | ||
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Costs |
ECSU | North Carolina Central University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,000 | $3,728 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $5,000 | $16,764 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,727 | $11,864 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $4,120 | $13,708 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,877 | $16,168 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 96% |
Admission |
ECSU | North Carolina Central University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,927 | 8,423 | ||
| Admitted | 2,912 | 7,107 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.2% | 84.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12% | 15.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.16 | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/22 | 15/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 850/1070 | 810/1130 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
ECSU | North Carolina Central University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ECSU | North Carolina Central University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $30,700 | $35,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 23% | 23% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,125 | $31,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $270 | $320 |
Diversity |
ECSU | North Carolina Central University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 14% | 6% | ||
| % Black | 74% | 81% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 2% |
Students |
ECSU | North Carolina Central University | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 29% | ||
Campus |
ECSU | North Carolina Central University | ||
| 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
- North Carolina Central University is larger than than ECSU based on total student enrollment (7,553 students vs. 2,149 students)
ECSU vs. North Carolina Central University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ECSU or North Carolina Central University?
- North Carolina Central University is 272.8% more expensive to attend than ECSU for in-state tuition ($3,728.00 vs. $1,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 235.3% higher at North Carolina Central University than Elizabeth City State University ($16,764.00 vs. $5,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Elizabeth City State University than North Carolina Central University ($4,120 vs. $13,708)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Elizabeth City State University are 35.9% lower than costs at North Carolina Central University ($8,727 vs. $11,864)
- More students receive financial grant aid at North Carolina Central University than Elizabeth City State University (96% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Carolina Central University students is 82.1% larger than aid received Elizabeth City State University ($16,168 vs. $8,877)
ECSU vs. North Carolina Central University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ECSU or North Carolina Central University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between North Carolina Central University or ECSU .
- The average SAT score at North Carolina Central University (879) is 35 points higher than at ECSU (844)
- Incoming North Carolina Central University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (19) than students at ECSU (18)
- Accepted freshman North Carolina Central University students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.27) than students at ECSU (3.16)
- North Carolina Central University has a higher acceptance rate (84.4%) than ECSU (74.2%)
ECSU vs. North Carolina Central University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ECSU or North Carolina Central 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 North Carolina Central University and ECSU.
- The graduation rate at ECSU is higher than North Carolina Central University (44% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from North Carolina Central University earn on average $4,500 more per year than ECSU graduates after ten years. ($35,200 vs. $30,700)
- Elizabeth City State University students graduate with a $4,875 lower median federal student loan debt than North Carolina Central University graduates. ($26,125 vs. $31,000)
- ECSU graduates are paying $50 less per month on federal student loans than North Carolina Central University graduates. ($270 vs. $320)
- More ECSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former North Carolina Central University students, three years after graduation. (23% vs. 23%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/