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Overview |
ECSU | South Carolina State University | ||
| Location | Elizabeth City, NC | Orangeburg, SC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,149 | 2,649 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #964 | #1011 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ecsu.edu | scsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
ECSU | South Carolina State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,000 | $9,528 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $5,000 | $20,218 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,727 | $9,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $4,120 | $17,435 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,877 | $15,873 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 96% |
Admission |
ECSU | South Carolina State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,927 | 6,833 | ||
| Admitted | 2,912 | 5,733 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.2% | 83.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12% | 15.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.16 | 3.17 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/22 | 15/19 | ||
| SAT Range | 850/1070 | 800/1050 | ||
| 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 | Jul 31, 2025 |
Academics |
ECSU | South Carolina State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ECSU | South Carolina State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 35% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $30,700 | $31,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 23% | 27% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,125 | $33,205 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $270 | $343 |
Diversity |
ECSU | South Carolina State University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 14% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 74% | 96% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 0% |
Students |
ECSU | South Carolina State University | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 23% | ||
Campus |
ECSU | South Carolina State 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
- South Carolina State University is larger than than ECSU based on total student enrollment (2,649 students vs. 2,149 students)
ECSU vs. South Carolina State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ECSU or South Carolina State University?
- South Carolina State University is 852.8% more expensive to attend than ECSU for in-state tuition ($9,528.00 vs. $1,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 304.4% higher at South Carolina State University than Elizabeth City State University ($20,218.00 vs. $5,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Elizabeth City State University than South Carolina State University ($4,120 vs. $17,435)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Elizabeth City State University are 3.1% lower than costs at South Carolina State University ($8,727 vs. $9,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at South Carolina State University than Elizabeth City State University (96% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by South Carolina State University students is 78.8% larger than aid received Elizabeth City State University ($15,873 vs. $8,877)
ECSU vs. South Carolina State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ECSU or South Carolina State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between South Carolina State University or ECSU .
- The average SAT score at Elizabeth City State University (844) is 84 points higher than at South Carolina State University (760)
- Incoming ECSU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (18) than students at South Carolina State University (16)
- Accepted freshman South Carolina State University students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.17) than students at ECSU (3.16)
- South Carolina State University has a higher acceptance rate (83.9%) than ECSU (74.2%)
ECSU vs. South Carolina State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ECSU or South Carolina State 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 South Carolina State University and ECSU.
- The graduation rate at ECSU is higher than South Carolina State University (44% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from South Carolina State University earn on average $300 more per year than ECSU graduates after ten years. ($31,000 vs. $30,700)
- Elizabeth City State University students graduate with a $7,080 lower median federal student loan debt than South Carolina State University graduates. ($26,125 vs. $33,205)
- ECSU graduates are paying $73 less per month on federal student loans than South Carolina State University graduates. ($270 vs. $343)
- More South Carolina State 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/