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Overview |
Barton College | ECSU | ||
| Location | Wilson, NC | Elizabeth City, NC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,265 | 2,149 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #949 | #964 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | barton.edu | ecsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Barton College | ECSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,400 | $1,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,400 | $5,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,100 | $8,727 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,443 | $4,120 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,431 | $8,877 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 92% |
Admission |
Barton College | ECSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,129 | 3,927 | ||
| Admitted | 2,014 | 2,912 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.6% | 74.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.9% | 12% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.25 | 3.16 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | 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, 2024 |
Academics |
Barton College | ECSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Barton College | ECSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,700 | $30,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 23% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,125 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $270 |
Diversity |
Barton College | ECSU | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 56% | 14% | ||
| % Black | 21% | 74% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 8% |
Students |
Barton College | ECSU | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Barton College | ECSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | 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 Barton College based on total student enrollment (2,149 students vs. 1,265 students)
Barton College vs. ECSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Barton College or ECSU?
- Barton College is 3,340% more expensive to attend than ECSU for in-state tuition ($34,400.00 vs. $1,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 588% higher at Barton College than Elizabeth City State University ($34,400.00 vs. $5,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Elizabeth City State University than Barton College ($4,120 vs. $23,443)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Elizabeth City State University are 27.2% lower than costs at Barton College ($8,727 vs. $11,100)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Barton College than Elizabeth City State University (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Barton College students is 164% larger than aid received Elizabeth City State University ($23,431 vs. $8,877)
Barton College vs. ECSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Barton College or ECSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ECSU or Barton College .
- The average SAT score at Barton College (959) is 115 points higher than at ECSU (844)
- Incoming Barton College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at ECSU (18)
- Accepted freshman Barton College students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.25) than students at ECSU (3.16)
- Barton College has a higher acceptance rate (94.6%) than ECSU (74.2%)
Barton College vs. ECSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Barton 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 Barton College.
- The graduation rate at Barton College is higher than Elizabeth City State University (47% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Barton College earn on average $8,000 more per year than ECSU graduates after ten years. ($38,700 vs. $30,700)
- Elizabeth City State University students graduate with a $875 lower median federal student loan debt than Barton College graduates. ($26,125 vs. $27,000)
- ECSU graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than Barton College graduates. ($270 vs. $279)
- More Barton College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ECSU students, three years after graduation. (52% vs. 23%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/