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Overview |
MCNY | ECSU | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Elizabeth City, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 632 | 2,149 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #964 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mcny.edu | ecsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
MCNY | ECSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,338 | $1,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,338 | $5,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,200 | $8,727 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,183 | $4,120 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,873 | $8,877 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 92% |
Admission |
MCNY | ECSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 113 | 3,927 | ||
| Admitted | 74 | 2,912 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.5% | 74.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 41.9% | 12% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.1 | 3.16 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C | 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, 2025 |
Academics |
MCNY | ECSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MCNY | ECSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 25% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,500 | $30,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 18% | 23% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $34,500 | $26,125 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $356 | $270 |
Diversity |
MCNY | ECSU | ||
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| % Men | 26% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 74% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 3% | 14% | ||
| % Black | 57% | 74% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 8% |
Students |
MCNY | ECSU | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 32% | ||
Campus |
MCNY | ECSU | ||
| Campus Housing | No | 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 MCNY based on total student enrollment (2,149 students vs. 632 students)
MCNY vs. ECSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MCNY or ECSU?
- Metropolitan College of New York is 1,833.8% more expensive to attend than ECSU for in-state tuition ($19,338.00 vs. $1,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 286.8% higher at MCNY than Elizabeth City State University ($19,338.00 vs. $5,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Elizabeth City State University than MCNY ($4,120 vs. $22,183)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Elizabeth City State University are 28.3% lower than costs at Metropolitan College of New York ($8,727 vs. $11,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Metropolitan College of New York than Elizabeth City State University (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Metropolitan College of New York students is 45% larger than aid received Elizabeth City State University ($12,873 vs. $8,877)
MCNY vs. ECSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MCNY or ECSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ECSU or MCNY .
- Accepted freshman ECSU students have a 1.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.16) than students at MCNY (2.1)
- ECSU has a higher acceptance rate (74.2%) than MCNY (65.5%)
MCNY vs. ECSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MCNY 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 MCNY.
- The graduation rate at ECSU is higher than Metropolitan College of New York (44% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from Metropolitan College of New York earn on average $9,800 more per year than ECSU graduates after ten years. ($40,500 vs. $30,700)
- Elizabeth City State University students graduate with a $8,375 lower median federal student loan debt than MCNY graduates. ($26,125 vs. $34,500)
- ECSU graduates are paying $86 less per month on federal student loans than MCNY graduates. ($270 vs. $356)
- More ECSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MCNY students, three years after graduation. (23% vs. 18%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/