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Overview |
ECSU | California University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Location | Elizabeth City, NC | California, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,149 | 6,509 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #964 | #1033 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ecsu.edu | calu.edu | ||
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Costs |
ECSU | California University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,000 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $5,000 | $11,574 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,727 | $10,416 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $4,120 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,877 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 0% |
Admission |
ECSU | California University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,927 | - | ||
| Admitted | 2,912 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.2% | |||
| Enrolled % | 12% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.16 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/22 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 850/1070 | 940/1150 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jun 30, 2024 | Aug 22, 2024 |
Academics |
ECSU | California University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ECSU | California University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $30,700 | $42,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 23% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,125 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $270 | $258 |
Diversity |
ECSU | California University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 14% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 74% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 2% |
Students |
ECSU | California University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 13% | ||
Campus |
ECSU | California University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California University of Pennsylvania is larger than than ECSU based on total student enrollment (6,509 students vs. 2,149 students)
ECSU vs. California University of Pennsylvania Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ECSU or California University of Pennsylvania?
- California University of Pennsylvania is 671.6% more expensive to attend than ECSU for in-state tuition ($7,716.00 vs. $1,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 131.5% higher at California University of Pennsylvania than Elizabeth City State University ($11,574.00 vs. $5,000.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Elizabeth City State University are 19.4% lower than costs at California University of Pennsylvania ($8,727 vs. $10,416)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Elizabeth City State University than California University of Pennsylvania (92% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Elizabeth City State University students is ?% larger than aid received California University of Pennsylvania ($8,877 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, ECSU or California University of Pennsylvania? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between California University of Pennsylvania or ECSU .
- The average SAT score at California University of Pennsylvania (922) is 78 points higher than at ECSU (844)
- Incoming California University of Pennsylvania students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at ECSU (18)
- Accepted freshman California University of Pennsylvania students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at ECSU (3.16)
ECSU vs. California University of Pennsylvania Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ECSU or California University of Pennsylvania? 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 California University of Pennsylvania and ECSU.
- The graduation rate at California University of Pennsylvania is higher than Elizabeth City State University (53% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from California University of Pennsylvania earn on average $11,800 more per year than ECSU graduates after ten years. ($42,500 vs. $30,700)
- California University of Pennsylvania students graduate with a $1,125 lower median federal student loan debt than ECSU graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,125)
- California University of Pennsylvania graduates are paying $12 less per month on federal student loans than ECSU graduates. ($258 vs. $270)
- More California University of Pennsylvania graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ECSU students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 23%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/