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Overview |
South College-Asheville | ECSU | ||
| Location | Asheville, NC | Elizabeth City, NC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 352 | 2,149 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #964 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | For-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | southcollegenc.edu | ecsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
South College-Asheville | ECSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,050 | $1,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,050 | $5,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,448 | $8,727 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,683 | $4,120 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,208 | $8,877 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 80% | 92% |
Admission |
South College-Asheville | ECSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 30 | 3,927 | ||
| Admitted | 30 | 2,912 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 100%Open | 74.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 66.7%Open | 12% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.16 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 850/1070 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not applicable | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 30, 2025 |
Academics |
South College-Asheville | ECSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
South College-Asheville | ECSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $23,100 | $30,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 32% | 23% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,863 | $26,125 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $257 | $270 |
Diversity |
South College-Asheville | ECSU | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 79% | 14% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 74% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 8% |
Students |
South College-Asheville | ECSU | ||
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| % In-State | - | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 32% | ||
Campus |
South College-Asheville | 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 South College-Asheville based on total student enrollment (2,149 students vs. 352 students)
South College-Asheville vs. ECSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, South College-Asheville or ECSU?
- South College Asheville is 1,805% more expensive to attend than ECSU for in-state tuition ($19,050.00 vs. $1,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 281% higher at South College-Asheville than Elizabeth City State University ($19,050.00 vs. $5,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Elizabeth City State University than South College-Asheville ($4,120 vs. $31,683)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Elizabeth City State University are 31.2% lower than costs at South College Asheville ($8,727 vs. $11,448)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Elizabeth City State University than South College Asheville (92% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Elizabeth City State University students is 70.4% larger than aid received South College Asheville ($8,877 vs. $5,208)
South College-Asheville vs. ECSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, South College-Asheville or ECSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ECSU or South College-Asheville .
- South College-Asheville has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than ECSU (74.2%)
South College-Asheville vs. ECSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, South College-Asheville 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 South College-Asheville.
- Graduates from Elizabeth City State University earn on average $7,600 more per year than South College-Asheville graduates after ten years. ($30,700 vs. $23,100)
- South College Asheville students graduate with a $1,262 lower median federal student loan debt than ECSU graduates. ($24,863 vs. $26,125)
- South College-Asheville graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than ECSU graduates. ($257 vs. $270)
- More South College-Asheville graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ECSU students, three years after graduation. (32% vs. 23%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/