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Overview |
ECSU | Virginia University of Lynchburg | ||
| Location | Elizabeth City, NC | Lynchburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,149 | 837 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #964 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ecsu.edu | vul.edu | ||
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Costs |
ECSU | Virginia University of Lynchburg | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,000 | $8,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $5,000 | $8,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,727 | $9,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $4,120 | $17,093 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,877 | $7,923 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 79% |
Admission |
ECSU | Virginia University of Lynchburg | ||
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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 | 2.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | C | ||
| 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) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jun 30, 2025 |
Academics |
ECSU | Virginia University of Lynchburg | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ECSU | Virginia University of Lynchburg | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 100% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $30,700 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 23% | 9% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,125 | $41,567 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $270 | $429 |
Diversity |
ECSU | Virginia University of Lynchburg | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 14% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 74% | 98% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 0% |
Students |
ECSU | Virginia University of Lynchburg | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 40% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 60% | ||
Campus |
ECSU | Virginia University of Lynchburg | ||
| 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 University of Lynchburg based on total student enrollment (2,149 students vs. 837 students)
ECSU vs. Virginia University of Lynchburg Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ECSU or Virginia University of Lynchburg?
- Virginia University of Lynchburg is 720% more expensive to attend than ECSU for in-state tuition ($8,200.00 vs. $1,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 64% higher at Virginia University of Lynchburg than Elizabeth City State University ($8,200.00 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 University of Lynchburg ($4,120 vs. $17,093)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Elizabeth City State University are 7.7% lower than costs at Virginia University of Lynchburg ($8,727 vs. $9,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Elizabeth City State University than Virginia University of Lynchburg (92% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Elizabeth City State University students is 12% larger than aid received Virginia University of Lynchburg ($8,877 vs. $7,923)
Which college is harder to get into, ECSU or Virginia University of Lynchburg? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Virginia University of Lynchburg or ECSU .
- Accepted freshman ECSU students have a 1.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.16) than students at Virginia University of Lynchburg (2.1)
ECSU vs. Virginia University of Lynchburg Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ECSU or Virginia University of Lynchburg? 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 University of Lynchburg and ECSU.
- The graduation rate at Virginia University of Lynchburg is higher than Elizabeth City State University (100% vs. 44%)
- Elizabeth City State University students graduate with a $15,442 lower median federal student loan debt than Virginia University of Lynchburg graduates. ($26,125 vs. $41,567)
- ECSU graduates are paying $159 less per month on federal student loans than Virginia University of Lynchburg graduates. ($270 vs. $429)
- More ECSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Virginia University of Lynchburg students, three years after graduation. (23% vs. 9%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/