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Fayetteville State University WSSU NSU North Carolina Central University University of North Carolina at Pembroke VSU UNCG NCAT North Carolina Wesleyan College WCU ECU Greensboro College| Elizabeth City State University | William Peace University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ECSU | Peace College | ||
| Location | Elizabeth City, NC | Raleigh, NC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,149 | 713 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #964 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ecsu.edu | peace.edu | ||
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Costs |
ECSU | Peace College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,000 | $32,550 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $5,000 | $32,550 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,727 | $12,040 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $4,120 | $23,041 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,877 | $25,295 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 100% |
Admission |
ECSU | Peace College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,927 | 1,434 | ||
| Admitted | 2,912 | 906 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.2% | 63.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12% | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.16 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 16/22 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 850/1070 | 1033/1151 | ||
| 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 | Peace College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ECSU | Peace College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $30,700 | $36,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 23% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,125 | $24,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $270 | $248 |
Diversity |
ECSU | Peace College | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 14% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 74% | 36% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 8% |
Students |
ECSU | Peace College | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 27% | ||
Campus |
ECSU | Peace College | ||
| 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 Peace College based on total student enrollment (2,149 students vs. 713 students)
ECSU vs. Peace College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ECSU or Peace College?
- William Peace University is 3,155% more expensive to attend than ECSU for in-state tuition ($32,550.00 vs. $1,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 551% higher at Peace College than Elizabeth City State University ($32,550.00 vs. $5,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Elizabeth City State University than Peace College ($4,120 vs. $23,041)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Elizabeth City State University are 38% lower than costs at William Peace University ($8,727 vs. $12,040)
- More students receive financial grant aid at William Peace University than Elizabeth City State University (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by William Peace University students is 184.9% larger than aid received Elizabeth City State University ($25,295 vs. $8,877)
ECSU vs. Peace College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ECSU or Peace College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Peace College or ECSU .
- The average SAT score at William Peace University (868) is 24 points higher than at ECSU (844)
- Incoming ECSU students have at the same average ACT score (18) as students at Peace College (18)
- Accepted freshman Peace College students have a 0.51 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at ECSU (3.16)
- ECSU has a higher acceptance rate (74.2%) than Peace College (63.2%)
ECSU vs. Peace College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ECSU or Peace College? 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 Peace College and ECSU.
- The graduation rate at ECSU is higher than William Peace University (44% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from William Peace University earn on average $5,300 more per year than ECSU graduates after ten years. ($36,000 vs. $30,700)
- William Peace University students graduate with a $2,125 lower median federal student loan debt than ECSU graduates. ($24,000 vs. $26,125)
- Peace College graduates are paying $22 less per month on federal student loans than ECSU graduates. ($248 vs. $270)
- More Peace College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ECSU students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 23%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/