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Fayetteville State University WSSU NSU North Carolina Central University SWOSU University of North Carolina at Pembroke VSU UNCG NCAT Southeastern Oklahoma State University Southwestern College WCU| Elizabeth City State University | Northwestern Oklahoma State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ECSU | NWOSU | ||
| Location | Elizabeth City, NC | Alva, OK | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,149 | 1,852 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #964 | #835 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ecsu.edu | nwosu.edu | ||
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Costs |
ECSU | NWOSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,000 | $5,448 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $5,000 | $11,142 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,727 | $5,220 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $4,120 | $10,448 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,877 | $8,937 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 95% |
Admission |
ECSU | NWOSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,927 | 1,503 | ||
| Admitted | 2,912 | 848 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.2% | 56.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12% | 39.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.16 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 16/22 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 850/1070 | 830/1070 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 30, 2025 |
Academics |
ECSU | NWOSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ECSU | NWOSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $30,700 | $40,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 23% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,125 | $14,315 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $270 | $148 |
Diversity |
ECSU | NWOSU | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 14% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 74% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 7% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 7% |
Students |
ECSU | NWOSU | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 30% | ||
Campus |
ECSU | NWOSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| 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 NWOSU based on total student enrollment (2,149 students vs. 1,852 students)
ECSU vs. NWOSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ECSU or NWOSU?
- Northwestern Oklahoma State University is 444.8% more expensive to attend than ECSU for in-state tuition ($5,448.00 vs. $1,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 122.8% higher at NWOSU than Elizabeth City State University ($11,142.00 vs. $5,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Elizabeth City State University than NWOSU ($4,120 vs. $10,448)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwestern Oklahoma State University are 67.2% lower than costs at Elizabeth City State University ($5,220 vs. $8,727)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northwestern Oklahoma State University than Elizabeth City State University (95% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northwestern Oklahoma State University students is 0.7% larger than aid received Elizabeth City State University ($8,937 vs. $8,877)
ECSU vs. NWOSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ECSU or NWOSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NWOSU or ECSU .
- The average SAT score at Northwestern Oklahoma State University (950) is 106 points higher than at ECSU (844)
- Incoming NWOSU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at ECSU (18)
- Accepted freshman NWOSU students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at ECSU (3.16)
- ECSU has a higher acceptance rate (74.2%) than NWOSU (56.4%)
ECSU vs. NWOSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ECSU or NWOSU? 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 NWOSU and ECSU.
- The graduation rate at ECSU is higher than Northwestern Oklahoma State University (44% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Northwestern Oklahoma State University earn on average $9,700 more per year than ECSU graduates after ten years. ($40,400 vs. $30,700)
- Northwestern Oklahoma State University students graduate with a $11,810 lower median federal student loan debt than ECSU graduates. ($14,315 vs. $26,125)
- NWOSU graduates are paying $122 less per month on federal student loans than ECSU graduates. ($148 vs. $270)
- More NWOSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ECSU students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 23%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/