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Overview |
ECSU | University of Phoenix-Columbia Campus | ||
| Location | Elizabeth City, NC | Columbia, SC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,149 | 11 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #964 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | ecsu.edu | phoenix.edu | ||
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Costs |
ECSU | University of Phoenix-Columbia Campus | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,000 | $9,480 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $5,000 | $9,480 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,727 | $7,070 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $4,120 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,877 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 0% |
Admission |
ECSU | University of Phoenix-Columbia Campus | ||
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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) | Not applicable | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 30, 2025 |
Academics |
ECSU | University of Phoenix-Columbia Campus | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ECSU | University of Phoenix-Columbia Campus | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 11% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $30,700 | $55,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 23% | 27% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,125 | $32,813 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $270 | $339 |
Diversity |
ECSU | University of Phoenix-Columbia Campus | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 14% | 12% | ||
| % Black | 74% | 53% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 27% |
Students |
ECSU | University of Phoenix-Columbia Campus | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | - | ||
Campus |
ECSU | University of Phoenix-Columbia Campus | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Elizabeth City State University is larger than than University of Phoenix-Columbia Campus based on total student enrollment (2,149 students vs. 11 students)
ECSU vs. University of Phoenix-Columbia Campus Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ECSU or University of Phoenix-Columbia Campus?
- University of Phoenix Columbia Campus is 848% more expensive to attend than ECSU for in-state tuition ($9,480.00 vs. $1,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 89.6% higher at University of Phoenix-Columbia Campus than Elizabeth City State University ($9,480.00 vs. $5,000.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Phoenix Columbia Campus are 23.4% lower than costs at Elizabeth City State University ($7,070 vs. $8,727)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Elizabeth City State University than University of Phoenix Columbia Campus (92% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Elizabeth City State University students is ?% larger than aid received University of Phoenix Columbia Campus ($8,877 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, ECSU or University of Phoenix-Columbia Campus? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Phoenix-Columbia Campus or ECSU .
ECSU vs. University of Phoenix-Columbia Campus Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ECSU or University of Phoenix-Columbia Campus? 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 Phoenix-Columbia Campus and ECSU.
- The graduation rate at ECSU is higher than University of Phoenix Columbia Campus (44% vs. 11%)
- Graduates from University of Phoenix Columbia Campus earn on average $25,100 more per year than ECSU graduates after ten years. ($55,800 vs. $30,700)
- Elizabeth City State University students graduate with a $6,688 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Phoenix-Columbia Campus graduates. ($26,125 vs. $32,813)
- ECSU graduates are paying $69 less per month on federal student loans than University of Phoenix-Columbia Campus graduates. ($270 vs. $339)
- More University of Phoenix-Columbia Campus 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/