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Overview |
ECSU | Virginia Union University | ||
| Location | Elizabeth City, NC | Richmond, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,149 | 1,860 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #964 | #1021 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ecsu.edu | vuu.edu | ||
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Costs |
ECSU | Virginia Union University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,000 | $10,530 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $5,000 | $10,530 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,727 | $9,286 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $4,120 | $21,057 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,877 | $8,597 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 69% |
Admission |
ECSU | Virginia Union University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,927 | 4,386 | ||
| Admitted | 2,912 | 3,533 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.2% | 80.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12% | 11.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.16 | 2.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 850/1070 | 813/990 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 30, 2025 |
Academics |
ECSU | Virginia Union University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ECSU | Virginia Union University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 29% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $30,700 | $33,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 23% | 19% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,125 | $33,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $270 | $348 |
Diversity |
ECSU | Virginia Union University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 14% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 74% | 94% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 2% |
Students |
ECSU | Virginia Union University | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 39% | ||
Campus |
ECSU | Virginia Union 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 Virginia Union University based on total student enrollment (2,149 students vs. 1,860 students)
ECSU vs. Virginia Union University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ECSU or Virginia Union University?
- Virginia Union University is 953% more expensive to attend than ECSU for in-state tuition ($10,530.00 vs. $1,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 110.6% higher at Virginia Union University than Elizabeth City State University ($10,530.00 vs. $5,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Elizabeth City State University than Virginia Union University ($4,120 vs. $21,057)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Elizabeth City State University are 6.4% lower than costs at Virginia Union University ($8,727 vs. $9,286)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Elizabeth City State University than Virginia Union University (92% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Elizabeth City State University students is 3.3% larger than aid received Virginia Union University ($8,877 vs. $8,597)
ECSU vs. Virginia Union University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ECSU or Virginia Union University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Virginia Union University or ECSU .
- The average SAT score at Elizabeth City State University (844) is 72 points higher than at Virginia Union University (772)
- Incoming ECSU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (18) than students at Virginia Union University (16)
- Accepted freshman ECSU students have a 0.45 point higher average high school GPA (3.16) than students at Virginia Union University (2.71)
- Virginia Union University has a higher acceptance rate (80.6%) than ECSU (74.2%)
ECSU vs. Virginia Union University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ECSU or Virginia Union 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 Virginia Union University and ECSU.
- The graduation rate at ECSU is higher than Virginia Union University (44% vs. 29%)
- Graduates from Virginia Union University earn on average $2,600 more per year than ECSU graduates after ten years. ($33,300 vs. $30,700)
- Elizabeth City State University students graduate with a $7,625 lower median federal student loan debt than Virginia Union University graduates. ($26,125 vs. $33,750)
- ECSU graduates are paying $78 less per month on federal student loans than Virginia Union University graduates. ($270 vs. $348)
- More ECSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Virginia Union University students, three years after graduation. (23% vs. 19%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/