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Overview |
Saint Peters; SPC | ECSU | ||
| Location | Jersey City, NJ | Elizabeth City, NC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,430 | 2,149 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #574 | #964 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | saintpeters.edu | ecsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Saint Peters; SPC | ECSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,790 | $1,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,790 | $5,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,108 | $8,727 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,996 | $4,120 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,256 | $8,877 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 92% |
Admission |
Saint Peters; SPC | ECSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,999 | 3,927 | ||
| Admitted | 2,664 | 2,912 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.8% | 74.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | 12% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.16 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/28 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1150 | 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 |
Saint Peters; SPC | ECSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Saint Peters; SPC | ECSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,400 | $30,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 23% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,125 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $270 |
Diversity |
Saint Peters; SPC | ECSU | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 18% | 14% | ||
| % Black | 25% | 74% | ||
| % Hispanic | 37% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 8% |
Students |
Saint Peters; SPC | ECSU | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Saint Peters; SPC | ECSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Saint Peter's University is larger than than ECSU based on total student enrollment (3,430 students vs. 2,149 students)
Saint Peters; SPC vs. ECSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Saint Peters; SPC or ECSU?
- Saint Peter's University is 3,779% more expensive to attend than ECSU for in-state tuition ($38,790.00 vs. $1,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 675.8% higher at Saint Peters; SPC than Elizabeth City State University ($38,790.00 vs. $5,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Elizabeth City State University than Saint Peters; SPC ($4,120 vs. $11,996)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Elizabeth City State University are 96% lower than costs at Saint Peter's University ($8,727 vs. $17,108)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Peter's University than Elizabeth City State University (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Peter's University students is 297.2% larger than aid received Elizabeth City State University ($35,256 vs. $8,877)
Saint Peters; SPC vs. ECSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Saint Peters; SPC or ECSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ECSU or Saint Peters; SPC .
- The average SAT score at Saint Peter's University (918) is 74 points higher than at ECSU (844)
- Incoming Saint Peters; SPC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (19) than students at ECSU (18)
- Accepted freshman Saint Peters; SPC students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at ECSU (3.16)
- Saint Peters; SPC has a higher acceptance rate (88.8%) than ECSU (74.2%)
Saint Peters; SPC vs. ECSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Saint Peters; SPC 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 Saint Peters; SPC.
- The graduation rate at Saint Peters; SPC is higher than Elizabeth City State University (51% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Saint Peter's University earn on average $17,700 more per year than ECSU graduates after ten years. ($48,400 vs. $30,700)
- Saint Peter's University students graduate with a $1,125 lower median federal student loan debt than ECSU graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,125)
- Saint Peters; SPC graduates are paying $12 less per month on federal student loans than ECSU graduates. ($258 vs. $270)
- More Saint Peters; SPC 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/