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Overview |
ECSU | WVSU | ||
| Location | Elizabeth City, NC | Institute, WV | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,149 | 3,785 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #964 | #1009 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ecsu.edu | wvstateu.edu | ||
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Costs |
ECSU | WVSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,000 | $8,122 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $5,000 | $13,810 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,727 | $12,214 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $4,120 | $11,684 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,877 | $9,482 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 90% |
Admission |
ECSU | WVSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,927 | 2,775 | ||
| Admitted | 2,912 | 2,669 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.2% | 96.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12% | 12.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.16 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/22 | 17/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 850/1070 | 840/1065 | ||
| 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 | WVSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ECSU | WVSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $30,700 | $32,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 23% | 35% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,125 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $270 | $240 |
Diversity |
ECSU | WVSU | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 14% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 74% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 10% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 9% |
Students |
ECSU | WVSU | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 17% | ||
Campus |
ECSU | WVSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- West Virginia State University is larger than than ECSU based on total student enrollment (3,785 students vs. 2,149 students)
ECSU vs. WVSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ECSU or WVSU?
- West Virginia State University is 712.2% more expensive to attend than ECSU for in-state tuition ($8,122.00 vs. $1,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 176.2% higher at WVSU than Elizabeth City State University ($13,810.00 vs. $5,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Elizabeth City State University than WVSU ($4,120 vs. $11,684)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Elizabeth City State University are 40% lower than costs at West Virginia State University ($8,727 vs. $12,214)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Elizabeth City State University than West Virginia State University (92% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by West Virginia State University students is 6.8% larger than aid received Elizabeth City State University ($9,482 vs. $8,877)
ECSU vs. WVSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ECSU or WVSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WVSU or ECSU .
- The average SAT score at West Virginia State University (927) is 83 points higher than at ECSU (844)
- Incoming WVSU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at ECSU (18)
- Accepted freshman WVSU students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.24) than students at ECSU (3.16)
- WVSU has a higher acceptance rate (96.2%) than ECSU (74.2%)
ECSU vs. WVSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ECSU or WVSU? 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 WVSU and ECSU.
- The graduation rate at ECSU is higher than West Virginia State University (44% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from West Virginia State University earn on average $2,000 more per year than ECSU graduates after ten years. ($32,700 vs. $30,700)
- West Virginia State University students graduate with a $2,875 lower median federal student loan debt than ECSU graduates. ($23,250 vs. $26,125)
- WVSU graduates are paying $30 less per month on federal student loans than ECSU graduates. ($240 vs. $270)
- More WVSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ECSU students, three years after graduation. (35% vs. 23%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/