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Overview |
ECSU | Salem International University | ||
| Location | Elizabeth City, NC | Salem, WV | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 2,149 | 984 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #964 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | ecsu.edu | salemu.edu | ||
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Costs |
ECSU | Salem International University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,000 | $12,750 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $5,000 | $12,750 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,727 | $8,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $4,120 | $13,132 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,877 | $7,955 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 100% |
Admission |
ECSU | Salem International University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,927 | - | ||
| Admitted | 2,912 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.2% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 12% | Open | ||
| 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) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jun 30, 2025 |
Academics |
ECSU | Salem International University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ECSU | Salem International University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 14% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $30,700 | $33,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 23% | 27% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,125 | $26,618 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $270 | $275 |
Diversity |
ECSU | Salem International University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 14% | 39% | ||
| % Black | 74% | 24% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 17% |
Students |
ECSU | Salem International University | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 19% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 63% | ||
Campus |
ECSU | Salem International 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 Salem International University based on total student enrollment (2,149 students vs. 984 students)
ECSU vs. Salem International University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ECSU or Salem International University?
- Salem International University is 1,175% more expensive to attend than ECSU for in-state tuition ($12,750.00 vs. $1,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 155% higher at Salem International University than Elizabeth City State University ($12,750.00 vs. $5,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Elizabeth City State University than Salem International University ($4,120 vs. $13,132)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Salem International University are 3.9% lower than costs at Elizabeth City State University ($8,400 vs. $8,727)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Salem International University than Elizabeth City State University (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Elizabeth City State University students is 11.6% larger than aid received Salem International University ($8,877 vs. $7,955)
Which college is harder to get into, ECSU or Salem International University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Salem International University or ECSU .
ECSU vs. Salem International University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ECSU or Salem International 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 Salem International University and ECSU.
- The graduation rate at ECSU is higher than Salem International University (44% vs. 14%)
- Graduates from Salem International University earn on average $2,900 more per year than ECSU graduates after ten years. ($33,600 vs. $30,700)
- Elizabeth City State University students graduate with a $493 lower median federal student loan debt than Salem International University graduates. ($26,125 vs. $26,618)
- ECSU graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Salem International University graduates. ($270 vs. $275)
- More Salem International University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ECSU students, three years after graduation. (27% vs. 23%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/