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Fayetteville State University WSSU NSU North Carolina Central University University of North Carolina at Pembroke Temple VSU UNCG NCAT Point Park University WCU ECU| Elizabeth City State University | The University of the Arts | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ECSU | UArts | ||
| Location | Elizabeth City, NC | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,149 | 1,313 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #964 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ecsu.edu | uarts.edu | ||
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Costs |
ECSU | UArts | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,000 | $50,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $5,000 | $50,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,727 | $17,950 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $4,120 | $42,467 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,877 | $25,460 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 100% |
Admission |
ECSU | UArts | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,927 | 1,086 | ||
| Admitted | 2,912 | 869 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.2% | 80% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12% | 20.9% | ||
| 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) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 30, 2025 |
Academics |
ECSU | UArts | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ECSU | UArts | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $30,700 | $34,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 23% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,125 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $270 | $279 |
Diversity |
ECSU | UArts | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 14% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 74% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 2% |
Students |
ECSU | UArts | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 31% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 66% | ||
Campus |
ECSU | UArts | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Elizabeth City State University is larger than than UArts based on total student enrollment (2,149 students vs. 1,313 students)
ECSU vs. UArts Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ECSU or UArts?
- The University of the Arts is 4,995% more expensive to attend than ECSU for in-state tuition ($50,950.00 vs. $1,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 919% higher at UArts than Elizabeth City State University ($50,950.00 vs. $5,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Elizabeth City State University than UArts ($4,120 vs. $42,467)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Elizabeth City State University are 105.7% lower than costs at The University of the Arts ($8,727 vs. $17,950)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The University of the Arts than Elizabeth City State University (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of the Arts students is 186.8% larger than aid received Elizabeth City State University ($25,460 vs. $8,877)
ECSU vs. UArts Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ECSU or UArts? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UArts or ECSU .
- The average SAT score at The University of the Arts (1045) is 201 points higher than at ECSU (844)
- Incoming UArts students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at ECSU (18)
- UArts has a higher acceptance rate (80%) than ECSU (74.2%)
ECSU vs. UArts Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ECSU or UArts? 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 UArts and ECSU.
- The graduation rate at UArts is higher than Elizabeth City State University (62% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from The University of the Arts earn on average $3,800 more per year than ECSU graduates after ten years. ($34,500 vs. $30,700)
- Elizabeth City State University students graduate with a $875 lower median federal student loan debt than UArts graduates. ($26,125 vs. $27,000)
- ECSU graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than UArts graduates. ($270 vs. $279)
- More UArts graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ECSU students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 23%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/