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Overview |
ECSU | Alvernia University | ||
| Location | Elizabeth City, NC | Reading, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,149 | 2,484 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #964 | #739 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ecsu.edu | alvernia.edu | ||
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Costs |
ECSU | Alvernia University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,000 | $39,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $5,000 | $39,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,727 | $14,030 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $4,120 | $27,091 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,877 | $25,757 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 100% |
Admission |
ECSU | Alvernia University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,927 | 5,703 | ||
| Admitted | 2,912 | 3,365 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.2% | 59% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12% | 14.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.16 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 16/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 850/1070 | 996/1170 | ||
| 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 |
ECSU | Alvernia University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ECSU | Alvernia University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $30,700 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 23% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,125 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $270 | $279 |
Diversity |
ECSU | Alvernia University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 14% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 74% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 7% |
Students |
ECSU | Alvernia University | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 25% | ||
Campus |
ECSU | Alvernia University | ||
| 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
- Alvernia University is larger than than ECSU based on total student enrollment (2,484 students vs. 2,149 students)
ECSU vs. Alvernia University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ECSU or Alvernia University?
- Alvernia University is 3,810% more expensive to attend than ECSU for in-state tuition ($39,100.00 vs. $1,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 682% higher at Alvernia University than Elizabeth City State University ($39,100.00 vs. $5,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Elizabeth City State University than Alvernia University ($4,120 vs. $27,091)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Elizabeth City State University are 60.8% lower than costs at Alvernia University ($8,727 vs. $14,030)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alvernia University than Elizabeth City State University (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alvernia University students is 190.2% larger than aid received Elizabeth City State University ($25,757 vs. $8,877)
ECSU vs. Alvernia University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ECSU or Alvernia University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Alvernia University or ECSU .
- The average SAT score at Alvernia University (998) is 154 points higher than at ECSU (844)
- Incoming Alvernia University students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at ECSU (18)
- Accepted freshman Alvernia University students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at ECSU (3.16)
- ECSU has a higher acceptance rate (74.2%) than Alvernia University (59%)
ECSU vs. Alvernia University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ECSU or Alvernia University? 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 Alvernia University and ECSU.
- The graduation rate at Alvernia University is higher than Elizabeth City State University (53% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Alvernia University earn on average $14,100 more per year than ECSU graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $30,700)
- Elizabeth City State University students graduate with a $875 lower median federal student loan debt than Alvernia University graduates. ($26,125 vs. $27,000)
- ECSU graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than Alvernia University graduates. ($270 vs. $279)
- More Alvernia University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ECSU students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 23%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/