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Overview |
UMUC | ECSU | ||
| Location | Adelphi, MD | Elizabeth City, NC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 55,838 | 2,149 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #964 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umuc.edu | ecsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
UMUC | ECSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,488 | $1,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,976 | $5,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,170 | $8,727 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,957 | $4,120 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,213 | $8,877 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 51% | 92% |
Admission |
UMUC | ECSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 3,927 | ||
| Admitted | - | 2,912 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 74.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 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 required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jun 30, 2025 |
Academics |
UMUC | ECSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UMUC | ECSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 10% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,600 | $30,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 23% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,000 | $26,125 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $196 | $270 |
Diversity |
UMUC | ECSU | ||
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| % Men | 55% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 45% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 42% | 14% | ||
| % Black | 27% | 74% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 8% |
Students |
UMUC | ECSU | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 32% | ||
Campus |
UMUC | 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
- University of Maryland University College is larger than than ECSU based on total student enrollment (55,838 students vs. 2,149 students)
UMUC vs. ECSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UMUC or ECSU?
- University of Maryland University College is 648.8% more expensive to attend than ECSU for in-state tuition ($7,488.00 vs. $1,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 139.5% higher at UMUC than Elizabeth City State University ($11,976.00 vs. $5,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Elizabeth City State University than UMUC ($4,120 vs. $16,957)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Elizabeth City State University are 62.4% lower than costs at University of Maryland University College ($8,727 vs. $14,170)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Elizabeth City State University than University of Maryland University College (92% vs. 51%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Elizabeth City State University students is 110.7% larger than aid received University of Maryland University College ($8,877 vs. $4,213)
Which college is harder to get into, UMUC or ECSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ECSU or UMUC .
UMUC vs. ECSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UMUC 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 UMUC.
- The graduation rate at ECSU is higher than University of Maryland University College (44% vs. 10%)
- Graduates from University of Maryland University College earn on average $23,900 more per year than ECSU graduates after ten years. ($54,600 vs. $30,700)
- University of Maryland University College students graduate with a $7,125 lower median federal student loan debt than ECSU graduates. ($19,000 vs. $26,125)
- UMUC graduates are paying $74 less per month on federal student loans than ECSU graduates. ($196 vs. $270)
- More UMUC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ECSU students, three years after graduation. (40% vs. 23%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/