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Overview |
ECSU | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Location | Elizabeth City, NC | Montgomery, WV | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,149 | 1,481 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #964 | #832 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ecsu.edu | wvutech.edu | ||
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Costs |
ECSU | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,000 | $7,848 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $5,000 | $19,584 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,727 | $11,676 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $4,120 | $9,529 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,877 | $8,830 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 99% |
Admission |
ECSU | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,927 | 830 | ||
| Admitted | 2,912 | 536 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.2% | 64.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12% | 55.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.16 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 16/22 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 850/1070 | 900/1130 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
ECSU | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ECSU | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 29% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $30,700 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 23% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,125 | $24,001 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $270 | $248 |
Diversity |
ECSU | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 14% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 74% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 3% |
Students |
ECSU | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 9% | ||
Campus |
ECSU | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| 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
- Elizabeth City State University is larger than than West Virginia University Tech based on total student enrollment (2,149 students vs. 1,481 students)
ECSU vs. West Virginia University Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ECSU or West Virginia University Tech?
- West Virginia University Institute of Technology is 684.8% more expensive to attend than ECSU for in-state tuition ($7,848.00 vs. $1,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 291.7% higher at West Virginia University Tech than Elizabeth City State University ($19,584.00 vs. $5,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Elizabeth City State University than West Virginia University Tech ($4,120 vs. $9,529)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Elizabeth City State University are 33.8% lower than costs at West Virginia University Institute of Technology ($8,727 vs. $11,676)
- More students receive financial grant aid at West Virginia University Institute of Technology than Elizabeth City State University (99% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Elizabeth City State University students is 0.5% larger than aid received West Virginia University Institute of Technology ($8,877 vs. $8,830)
ECSU vs. West Virginia University Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ECSU or West Virginia University Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between West Virginia University Tech or ECSU .
- The average SAT score at West Virginia University Institute of Technology (982) is 138 points higher than at ECSU (844)
- Incoming West Virginia University Tech students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at ECSU (18)
- Accepted freshman West Virginia University Tech students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at ECSU (3.16)
- ECSU has a higher acceptance rate (74.2%) than West Virginia University Tech (64.6%)
ECSU vs. West Virginia University Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ECSU or West Virginia University Tech? 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 West Virginia University Tech and ECSU.
- The graduation rate at ECSU is higher than West Virginia University Institute of Technology (44% vs. 29%)
- Graduates from West Virginia University Institute of Technology earn on average $19,900 more per year than ECSU graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $30,700)
- West Virginia University Institute of Technology students graduate with a $2,124 lower median federal student loan debt than ECSU graduates. ($24,001 vs. $26,125)
- West Virginia University Tech graduates are paying $22 less per month on federal student loans than ECSU graduates. ($248 vs. $270)
- More West Virginia University Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ECSU students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 23%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/