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North Carolina Central University NCAT Fayetteville State University UNCG NSU Wake Forest University of North Carolina at Pembroke VSU ECU Catawba College Bowie State University Delaware State University| Elizabeth City State University | Winston Salem State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ECSU | WSSU | ||
| Location | Elizabeth City, NC | Winston-Salem, NC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,149 | 5,004 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #964 | #956 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ecsu.edu | wssu.edu | ||
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Costs |
ECSU | WSSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,000 | $3,401 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $5,000 | $14,057 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,727 | $11,220 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $4,120 | $14,097 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,877 | $8,350 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 86% |
Admission |
ECSU | WSSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,927 | 7,628 | ||
| Admitted | 2,912 | 5,598 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.2% | 73.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12% | 15.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.16 | 3.01 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 16/22 | 14/19 | ||
| SAT Range | 850/1070 | 830/1050 | ||
| 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 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
ECSU | WSSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ECSU | WSSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $30,700 | $35,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 23% | 33% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,125 | $25,663 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $270 | $265 |
Diversity |
ECSU | WSSU | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 24% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 76% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 14% | 16% | ||
| % Black | 74% | 72% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 2% |
Students |
ECSU | WSSU | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 16% | ||
Campus |
ECSU | WSSU | ||
| 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
- Winston Salem State University is larger than than ECSU based on total student enrollment (5,004 students vs. 2,149 students)
ECSU vs. WSSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ECSU or WSSU?
- Winston Salem State University is 240.1% more expensive to attend than ECSU for in-state tuition ($3,401.00 vs. $1,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 181.1% higher at WSSU than Elizabeth City State University ($14,057.00 vs. $5,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Elizabeth City State University than WSSU ($4,120 vs. $14,097)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Elizabeth City State University are 28.6% lower than costs at Winston Salem State University ($8,727 vs. $11,220)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Elizabeth City State University than Winston Salem State University (92% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Elizabeth City State University students is 6.3% larger than aid received Winston Salem State University ($8,877 vs. $8,350)
ECSU vs. WSSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ECSU or WSSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WSSU or ECSU .
- The average SAT score at Winston Salem State University (870) is 26 points higher than at ECSU (844)
- Incoming ECSU students have at the same average ACT score (18) as students at WSSU (18)
- Accepted freshman ECSU students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.16) than students at WSSU (3.01)
- ECSU has a higher acceptance rate (74.2%) than WSSU (73.4%)
ECSU vs. WSSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ECSU or WSSU? 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 WSSU and ECSU.
- The graduation rate at ECSU is higher than Winston Salem State University (44% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Winston Salem State University earn on average $5,000 more per year than ECSU graduates after ten years. ($35,700 vs. $30,700)
- Winston Salem State University students graduate with a $462 lower median federal student loan debt than ECSU graduates. ($25,663 vs. $26,125)
- WSSU graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than ECSU graduates. ($265 vs. $270)
- More WSSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ECSU students, three years after graduation. (33% vs. 23%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/