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Fayetteville State University WSSU NSU North Carolina Central University University of North Carolina at Pembroke VSU Catawba College UNCG NCAT Greensboro College WCU ECU| Elizabeth City State University | Pfeiffer University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ECSU | Pfeiffer University | ||
| Location | Elizabeth City, NC | Misenheimer, NC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 2,149 | 1,076 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #964 | #627 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ecsu.edu | pfeiffer.edu | ||
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Costs |
ECSU | Pfeiffer University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,000 | $31,940 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $5,000 | $31,940 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,727 | $12,520 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $4,120 | $21,575 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,877 | $24,926 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 100% |
Admission |
ECSU | Pfeiffer University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,927 | 1,299 | ||
| Admitted | 2,912 | 897 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.2% | 69.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12% | 18.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.16 | 3.18 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 16/22 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 850/1070 | 891/1165 | ||
| 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
ECSU | Pfeiffer University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ECSU | Pfeiffer University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $30,700 | $41,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 23% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,125 | $22,399 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $270 | $231 |
Diversity |
ECSU | Pfeiffer University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 14% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 74% | 21% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 15% |
Students |
ECSU | Pfeiffer University | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 24% | ||
Campus |
ECSU | Pfeiffer University | ||
| 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 Pfeiffer University based on total student enrollment (2,149 students vs. 1,076 students)
ECSU vs. Pfeiffer University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ECSU or Pfeiffer University?
- Pfeiffer University is 3,094% more expensive to attend than ECSU for in-state tuition ($31,940.00 vs. $1,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 538.8% higher at Pfeiffer University than Elizabeth City State University ($31,940.00 vs. $5,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Elizabeth City State University than Pfeiffer University ($4,120 vs. $21,575)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Elizabeth City State University are 43.5% lower than costs at Pfeiffer University ($8,727 vs. $12,520)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Pfeiffer University than Elizabeth City State University (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pfeiffer University students is 180.8% larger than aid received Elizabeth City State University ($24,926 vs. $8,877)
ECSU vs. Pfeiffer University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ECSU or Pfeiffer University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pfeiffer University or ECSU .
- The average SAT score at Pfeiffer University (931) is 87 points higher than at ECSU (844)
- Incoming Pfeiffer University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at ECSU (18)
- Accepted freshman Pfeiffer University students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.18) than students at ECSU (3.16)
- ECSU has a higher acceptance rate (74.2%) than Pfeiffer University (69.1%)
ECSU vs. Pfeiffer University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ECSU or Pfeiffer 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 Pfeiffer University and ECSU.
- The graduation rate at Pfeiffer University is higher than Elizabeth City State University (45% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Pfeiffer University earn on average $10,400 more per year than ECSU graduates after ten years. ($41,100 vs. $30,700)
- Pfeiffer University students graduate with a $3,726 lower median federal student loan debt than ECSU graduates. ($22,399 vs. $26,125)
- Pfeiffer University graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than ECSU graduates. ($231 vs. $270)
- More Pfeiffer University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ECSU students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 23%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/