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Fayetteville State University WSSU NSU North Carolina Central University University of North Carolina at Pembroke VSU UNCG NCAT WCU ECU Cheyney University of Pennsylvania Bowie State University| Five Towns College | Elizabeth City State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Five Towns College | ECSU | ||
| Location | Dix Hills, NY | Elizabeth City, NC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 723 | 2,165 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #964 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | For-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ftc.edu | ecsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Five Towns College | ECSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $28,450 | $1,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,450 | $5,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,450 | $9,079 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,005 | $7,363 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,766 | $10,554 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 92% |
Admission |
Five Towns College | ECSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 472 | 5,360 | ||
| Admitted | 340 | 3,778 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72% | 70.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 48.5% | 9.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.83 | 3.16 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 16/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 850/1070 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 30, 2026 |
Academics |
Five Towns College | ECSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Five Towns College | ECSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $30,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 23% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,125 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $270 |
Diversity |
Five Towns College | ECSU | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 3% | 4% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 50% | 14% | ||
| % Black | 20% | 74% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 8% |
Students |
Five Towns College | ECSU | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Five Towns College | ECSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Elizabeth City State University is larger than than Five Towns College based on total student enrollment (2,165 students vs. 723 students)
Five Towns College vs. ECSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Five Towns College or ECSU?
- Five Towns College is 2,745% more expensive to attend than ECSU for in-state tuition ($28,450.00 vs. $1,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 469% higher at Five Towns College than Elizabeth City State University ($28,450.00 vs. $5,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Elizabeth City State University than Five Towns College ($7,363 vs. $23,005)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Elizabeth City State University are 59.2% lower than costs at Five Towns College ($9,079 vs. $14,450)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Five Towns College than Elizabeth City State University (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Five Towns College students is 68.3% larger than aid received Elizabeth City State University ($17,766 vs. $10,554)
Five Towns College vs. ECSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Five Towns College or ECSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ECSU or Five Towns College .
- Accepted freshman ECSU students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.16) than students at Five Towns College (2.83)
- Five Towns College has a higher acceptance rate (72%) than ECSU (70.5%)
Five Towns College vs. ECSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Five Towns College or ECSU? 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 ECSU and Five Towns College.
- The graduation rate at ECSU is higher than Five Towns College (44% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Five Towns College earn on average $8,400 more per year than ECSU graduates after ten years. ($39,100 vs. $30,700)
- Elizabeth City State University students graduate with a $875 lower median federal student loan debt than Five Towns College graduates. ($26,125 vs. $27,000)
- ECSU graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than Five Towns College graduates. ($270 vs. $279)
- More Five Towns College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ECSU students, three years after graduation. (50% vs. 23%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/