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Fayetteville State University WSSU NSU North Carolina Central University WVU University of North Carolina at Pembroke Marshall University VSU UNCG NCAT WVSU ECU| Elizabeth City State University | University of Charleston | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ECSU | University of Charleston | ||
| Location | Elizabeth City, NC | Charleston, WV | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,149 | 3,059 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #964 | #691 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ecsu.edu | ucwv.edu | ||
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Costs |
ECSU | University of Charleston | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,000 | $31,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $5,000 | $31,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,727 | $10,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $4,120 | $21,308 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,877 | $22,422 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 100% |
Admission |
ECSU | University of Charleston | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,927 | 1,571 | ||
| Admitted | 2,912 | 1,064 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.2% | 67.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12% | 25% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.16 | 3.13 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 16/22 | 19/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 850/1070 | 985/1160 | ||
| 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 | University of Charleston | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ECSU | University of Charleston | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $30,700 | $45,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 23% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,125 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $270 | $211 |
Diversity |
ECSU | University of Charleston | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 60% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 14% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 74% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 22% |
Students |
ECSU | University of Charleston | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 30% | ||
Campus |
ECSU | University of Charleston | ||
| 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
- University of Charleston is larger than than ECSU based on total student enrollment (3,059 students vs. 2,149 students)
ECSU vs. University of Charleston Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ECSU or University of Charleston?
- University of Charleston is 3,040% more expensive to attend than ECSU for in-state tuition ($31,400.00 vs. $1,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 528% higher at University of Charleston than Elizabeth City State University ($31,400.00 vs. $5,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Elizabeth City State University than University of Charleston ($4,120 vs. $21,308)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Elizabeth City State University are 16.9% lower than costs at University of Charleston ($8,727 vs. $10,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Charleston than Elizabeth City State University (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Charleston students is 152.6% larger than aid received Elizabeth City State University ($22,422 vs. $8,877)
ECSU vs. University of Charleston Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ECSU or University of Charleston? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Charleston or ECSU .
- The average SAT score at University of Charleston (994) is 150 points higher than at ECSU (844)
- Incoming University of Charleston students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at ECSU (18)
- Accepted freshman ECSU students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.16) than students at University of Charleston (3.13)
- ECSU has a higher acceptance rate (74.2%) than University of Charleston (67.7%)
ECSU vs. University of Charleston Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ECSU or University of Charleston? 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 University of Charleston and ECSU.
- The graduation rate at University of Charleston is higher than Elizabeth City State University (51% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from University of Charleston earn on average $14,500 more per year than ECSU graduates after ten years. ($45,200 vs. $30,700)
- University of Charleston students graduate with a $5,625 lower median federal student loan debt than ECSU graduates. ($20,500 vs. $26,125)
- University of Charleston graduates are paying $59 less per month on federal student loans than ECSU graduates. ($211 vs. $270)
- More University of Charleston graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ECSU students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 23%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/