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Overview |
Plaza College | ECSU | ||
| Location | Jackson Heights, NY | Elizabeth City, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 807 | 2,149 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #964 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | For-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | plazacollege.edu | ecsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Plaza College | ECSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,000 | $1,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,000 | $5,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,000 | $8,727 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,178 | $4,120 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,822 | $8,877 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 92% |
Admission |
Plaza College | ECSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,073 | 3,927 | ||
| Admitted | 322 | 2,912 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 30% | 74.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 55% | 12% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.16 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | 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 |
Plaza College | ECSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 28:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Plaza College | ECSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $27,300 | $30,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 30% | 23% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $13,915 | $26,125 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $143 | $270 |
Diversity |
Plaza College | ECSU | ||
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| % Men | 20% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 80% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 12% | 14% | ||
| % Black | 31% | 74% | ||
| % Hispanic | 33% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 12% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 8% |
Students |
Plaza College | ECSU | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Plaza College | ECSU | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Elizabeth City State University is larger than than Plaza College based on total student enrollment (2,149 students vs. 807 students)
Plaza College vs. ECSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Plaza College or ECSU?
- Plaza College is 1,200% more expensive to attend than ECSU for in-state tuition ($13,000.00 vs. $1,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 160% higher at Plaza College than Elizabeth City State University ($13,000.00 vs. $5,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Elizabeth City State University than Plaza College ($4,120 vs. $17,178)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Plaza College are 24.7% lower than costs at Elizabeth City State University ($7,000 vs. $8,727)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Elizabeth City State University than Plaza College (92% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Elizabeth City State University students is 30.1% larger than aid received Plaza College ($8,877 vs. $6,822)
Plaza College vs. ECSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Plaza College or ECSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ECSU or Plaza College .
- ECSU has a higher acceptance rate (74.2%) than Plaza College (30%)
Plaza College vs. ECSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Plaza 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 Plaza College.
- Graduates from Elizabeth City State University earn on average $3,400 more per year than Plaza College graduates after ten years. ($30,700 vs. $27,300)
- Plaza College students graduate with a $12,210 lower median federal student loan debt than ECSU graduates. ($13,915 vs. $26,125)
- Plaza College graduates are paying $127 less per month on federal student loans than ECSU graduates. ($143 vs. $270)
- More Plaza College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ECSU students, three years after graduation. (30% vs. 23%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/