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Overview |
KY State | ECSU | ||
| Location | Frankfort, KY | Elizabeth City, NC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,726 | 2,149 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1014 | #964 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kysu.edu | ecsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
KY State | ECSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,854 | $1,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,732 | $5,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,076 | $8,727 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,473 | $4,120 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,257 | $8,877 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 92% |
Admission |
KY State | ECSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,870 | 3,927 | ||
| Admitted | 2,626 | 2,912 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.5% | 74.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.1% | 12% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.72 | 3.16 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 14/20 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 783/978 | 850/1070 | ||
| 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 |
KY State | ECSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
KY State | ECSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 21% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $31,000 | $30,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 24% | 23% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,000 | $26,125 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $299 | $270 |
Diversity |
KY State | ECSU | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 27% | 14% | ||
| % Black | 57% | 74% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 8% |
Students |
KY State | ECSU | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 76% | 32% | ||
Campus |
KY State | 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 KY State based on total student enrollment (2,149 students vs. 1,726 students)
KY State vs. ECSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, KY State or ECSU?
- Kentucky State University is 685.4% more expensive to attend than ECSU for in-state tuition ($7,854.00 vs. $1,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 134.6% higher at KY State than Elizabeth City State University ($11,732.00 vs. $5,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Elizabeth City State University than KY State ($4,120 vs. $11,473)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kentucky State University are 8.1% lower than costs at Elizabeth City State University ($8,076 vs. $8,727)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kentucky State University than Elizabeth City State University (99% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Elizabeth City State University students is 7.5% larger than aid received Kentucky State University ($8,877 vs. $8,257)
KY State vs. ECSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, KY State or ECSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ECSU or KY State .
- The average SAT score at Kentucky State University (931) is 87 points higher than at ECSU (844)
- Incoming KY State students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at ECSU (18)
- Accepted freshman ECSU students have a 0.44 point higher average high school GPA (3.16) than students at KY State (2.72)
- KY State has a higher acceptance rate (91.5%) than ECSU (74.2%)
KY State vs. ECSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, KY State 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 KY State.
- The graduation rate at ECSU is higher than Kentucky State University (44% vs. 21%)
- Graduates from Kentucky State University earn on average $300 more per year than ECSU graduates after ten years. ($31,000 vs. $30,700)
- Elizabeth City State University students graduate with a $2,875 lower median federal student loan debt than KY State graduates. ($26,125 vs. $29,000)
- ECSU graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than KY State graduates. ($270 vs. $299)
- More KY State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ECSU students, three years after graduation. (24% vs. 23%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/