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Overview |
Goldey-Beacom College | ECSU | ||
| Location | Wilmington, DE | Elizabeth City, NC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,074 | 2,165 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #964 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gbc.edu | ecsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Goldey-Beacom College | ECSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,440 | $1,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,440 | $5,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,869 | $9,079 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,417 | $7,363 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,808 | $10,554 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 92% |
Admission |
Goldey-Beacom College | ECSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,291 | 5,360 | ||
| Admitted | 988 | 3,778 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.5% | 70.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.5% | 9.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.9 | 3.16 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | 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 |
Goldey-Beacom College | ECSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Goldey-Beacom College | ECSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,600 | $30,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 23% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,675 | $26,125 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $244 | $270 |
Diversity |
Goldey-Beacom College | ECSU | ||
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| % Men | 14% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 20% | 4% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 43% | 14% | ||
| % Black | 27% | 74% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 1% | ||
| % International | 11% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 8% |
Students |
Goldey-Beacom College | ECSU | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Goldey-Beacom College | ECSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Elizabeth City State University is larger than than Goldey-Beacom College based on total student enrollment (2,165 students vs. 1,074 students)
Goldey-Beacom College vs. ECSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Goldey-Beacom College or ECSU?
- Goldey Beacom College is 1,244% more expensive to attend than ECSU for in-state tuition ($13,440.00 vs. $1,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 168.8% higher at Goldey-Beacom College than Elizabeth City State University ($13,440.00 vs. $5,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Elizabeth City State University than Goldey-Beacom College ($7,363 vs. $17,417)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Elizabeth City State University are 52.8% lower than costs at Goldey Beacom College ($9,079 vs. $13,869)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Elizabeth City State University than Goldey Beacom College (92% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Elizabeth City State University students is 35.2% larger than aid received Goldey Beacom College ($10,554 vs. $7,808)
Goldey-Beacom College vs. ECSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Goldey-Beacom College or ECSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ECSU or Goldey-Beacom College .
- Accepted freshman ECSU students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.16) than students at Goldey-Beacom College (2.9)
- Goldey-Beacom College has a higher acceptance rate (76.5%) than ECSU (70.5%)
Goldey-Beacom College vs. ECSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Goldey-Beacom 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 Goldey-Beacom College.
- The graduation rate at Goldey-Beacom College is higher than Elizabeth City State University (50% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Goldey Beacom College earn on average $13,900 more per year than ECSU graduates after ten years. ($44,600 vs. $30,700)
- Goldey Beacom College students graduate with a $2,450 lower median federal student loan debt than ECSU graduates. ($23,675 vs. $26,125)
- Goldey-Beacom College graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than ECSU graduates. ($244 vs. $270)
- More Goldey-Beacom 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/