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Fayetteville State University WSSU NSU North Carolina Central University University of North Carolina at Pembroke VSU UNCG NCAT Peace College WCU ECU Cheyney University of Pennsylvania| Elizabeth City State University | North Carolina Wesleyan College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ECSU | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
| Location | Elizabeth City, NC | Rocky Mount, NC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,149 | 1,337 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #964 | #930 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ecsu.edu | ncwc.edu | ||
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Costs |
ECSU | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,000 | $33,952 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $5,000 | $33,952 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,727 | $12,264 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $4,120 | $18,701 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,877 | $28,392 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 96% |
Admission |
ECSU | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,927 | 2,379 | ||
| Admitted | 2,912 | 1,628 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.2% | 68.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12% | 15.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.16 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 16/22 | 15/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 850/1070 | 860/1120 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
ECSU | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ECSU | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 22% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $30,700 | $43,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 23% | 39% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,125 | $22,718 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $270 | $234 |
Diversity |
ECSU | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 14% | 32% | ||
| % Black | 74% | 46% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 11% |
Students |
ECSU | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 22% | ||
Campus |
ECSU | North Carolina Wesleyan 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 North Carolina Wesleyan College based on total student enrollment (2,149 students vs. 1,337 students)
ECSU vs. North Carolina Wesleyan College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ECSU or North Carolina Wesleyan College?
- North Carolina Wesleyan College is 3,295.2% more expensive to attend than ECSU for in-state tuition ($33,952.00 vs. $1,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 579% higher at North Carolina Wesleyan College than Elizabeth City State University ($33,952.00 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 Wesleyan College ($4,120 vs. $18,701)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Elizabeth City State University are 40.5% lower than costs at North Carolina Wesleyan College ($8,727 vs. $12,264)
- More students receive financial grant aid at North Carolina Wesleyan College than Elizabeth City State University (96% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Carolina Wesleyan College students is 219.8% larger than aid received Elizabeth City State University ($28,392 vs. $8,877)
ECSU vs. North Carolina Wesleyan College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ECSU or North Carolina Wesleyan College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between North Carolina Wesleyan College or ECSU .
- The average SAT score at North Carolina Wesleyan College (878) is 34 points higher than at ECSU (844)
- Incoming North Carolina Wesleyan College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (19) than students at ECSU (18)
- Accepted freshman North Carolina Wesleyan College students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.2) than students at ECSU (3.16)
- ECSU has a higher acceptance rate (74.2%) than North Carolina Wesleyan College (68.4%)
ECSU vs. North Carolina Wesleyan College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ECSU or North Carolina Wesleyan 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 North Carolina Wesleyan College and ECSU.
- The graduation rate at ECSU is higher than North Carolina Wesleyan College (44% vs. 22%)
- Graduates from North Carolina Wesleyan College earn on average $12,500 more per year than ECSU graduates after ten years. ($43,200 vs. $30,700)
- North Carolina Wesleyan College students graduate with a $3,407 lower median federal student loan debt than ECSU graduates. ($22,718 vs. $26,125)
- North Carolina Wesleyan College graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than ECSU graduates. ($234 vs. $270)
- More North Carolina Wesleyan College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ECSU students, three years after graduation. (39% vs. 23%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/