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Pratt Institute Fayetteville State University WSSU NSU North Carolina Central University University of North Carolina at Pembroke FIT VSU UNCG NCAT SCAD WCU| New York School of Interior Design | Elizabeth City State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NYSID | ECSU | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Elizabeth City, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 633 | 2,149 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #964 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nysid.edu | ecsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
NYSID | ECSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,600 | $1,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,600 | $5,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $21,600 | $8,727 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,102 | $4,120 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,498 | $8,877 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 23% | 92% |
Admission |
NYSID | ECSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 169 | 3,927 | ||
| Admitted | 110 | 2,912 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.1% | 74.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.5% | 12% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 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 required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 | Jun 30, 2025 |
Academics |
NYSID | ECSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NYSID | ECSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 86% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,200 | $30,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 23% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $26,125 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $270 |
Diversity |
NYSID | ECSU | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 90% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 48% | 14% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 74% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 14% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 20% | 8% |
Students |
NYSID | ECSU | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 32% | ||
Campus |
NYSID | 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 NYSID based on total student enrollment (2,149 students vs. 633 students)
NYSID vs. ECSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NYSID or ECSU?
- New York School of Interior Design is 2,660% more expensive to attend than ECSU for in-state tuition ($27,600.00 vs. $1,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 452% higher at NYSID than Elizabeth City State University ($27,600.00 vs. $5,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Elizabeth City State University than NYSID ($4,120 vs. $35,102)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Elizabeth City State University are 147.5% lower than costs at New York School of Interior Design ($8,727 vs. $21,600)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Elizabeth City State University than New York School of Interior Design (92% vs. 23%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Elizabeth City State University students is 61.5% larger than aid received New York School of Interior Design ($8,877 vs. $5,498)
NYSID vs. ECSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NYSID or ECSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ECSU or NYSID .
- The average SAT score at New York School of Interior Design (1065) is 221 points higher than at ECSU (844)
- Accepted freshman NYSID students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.38) than students at ECSU (3.16)
- ECSU has a higher acceptance rate (74.2%) than NYSID (65.1%)
NYSID vs. ECSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NYSID 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 NYSID.
- The graduation rate at NYSID is higher than Elizabeth City State University (86% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from New York School of Interior Design earn on average $17,500 more per year than ECSU graduates after ten years. ($48,200 vs. $30,700)
- More NYSID graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ECSU students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 23%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/