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Overview |
Washington Adventist University | ECSU | ||
| Location | Takoma Park, MD | Elizabeth City, NC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 671 | 2,149 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #964 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Seventh Day Adventists | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wau.edu | ecsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Washington Adventist University | ECSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $23,400 | $1,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,400 | $5,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,440 | $8,727 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,088 | $4,120 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,534 | $8,877 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 92% |
Admission |
Washington Adventist University | ECSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,223 | 3,927 | ||
| Admitted | 629 | 2,912 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 51.4%Open | 74.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.4%Open | 12% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 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 | Aug 1, 2025 | Jun 30, 2025 |
Academics |
Washington Adventist University | ECSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Washington Adventist University | ECSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,900 | $30,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 39% | 23% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,039 | $26,125 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $269 | $270 |
Diversity |
Washington Adventist University | ECSU | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 16% | 14% | ||
| % Black | 49% | 74% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 13% | 8% |
Students |
Washington Adventist University | ECSU | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Washington Adventist University | 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
- Elizabeth City State University is larger than than Washington Adventist University based on total student enrollment (2,149 students vs. 671 students)
Washington Adventist University vs. ECSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Washington Adventist University or ECSU?
- Washington Adventist University is 2,240% more expensive to attend than ECSU for in-state tuition ($23,400.00 vs. $1,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 368% higher at Washington Adventist University than Elizabeth City State University ($23,400.00 vs. $5,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Elizabeth City State University than Washington Adventist University ($4,120 vs. $17,088)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Elizabeth City State University are 19.6% lower than costs at Washington Adventist University ($8,727 vs. $10,440)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Washington Adventist University than Elizabeth City State University (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington Adventist University students is 75% larger than aid received Elizabeth City State University ($15,534 vs. $8,877)
Washington Adventist University vs. ECSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Washington Adventist University or ECSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ECSU or Washington Adventist University .
- The average SAT score at Elizabeth City State University (844) is 23 points higher than at Washington Adventist University (821)
- Incoming Washington Adventist University students have at the same average ACT score (18) as students at ECSU (18)
- Accepted freshman Washington Adventist University students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.24) than students at ECSU (3.16)
- ECSU has a higher acceptance rate (74.2%) than Washington Adventist University (51.4%)
Washington Adventist University vs. ECSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Washington Adventist University 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 Washington Adventist University.
- The graduation rate at ECSU is higher than Washington Adventist University (44% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Washington Adventist University earn on average $17,200 more per year than ECSU graduates after ten years. ($47,900 vs. $30,700)
- Washington Adventist University students graduate with a $86 lower median federal student loan debt than ECSU graduates. ($26,039 vs. $26,125)
- Washington Adventist University graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than ECSU graduates. ($269 vs. $270)
- More Washington Adventist University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ECSU students, three years after graduation. (39% vs. 23%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/