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Overview |
ECSU | Columbia International University | ||
| Location | Elizabeth City, NC | Columbia, SC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,149 | 2,481 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #964 | #705 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ecsu.edu | ciu.edu | ||
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Costs |
ECSU | Columbia International University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,000 | $25,620 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $5,000 | $25,620 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,727 | $9,950 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $4,120 | $19,911 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,877 | $18,834 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 95% |
Admission |
ECSU | Columbia International University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,927 | 506 | ||
| Admitted | 2,912 | 244 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.2% | 48.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12% | 73.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.16 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 16/22 | 16/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 850/1070 | 990/1195 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 30, 2024 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
ECSU | Columbia International University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ECSU | Columbia International University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $30,700 | $33,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 23% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,125 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $270 | $222 |
Diversity |
ECSU | Columbia International University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 14% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 74% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 6% |
Students |
ECSU | Columbia International University | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 38% | ||
Campus |
ECSU | Columbia International University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Columbia International University is larger than than ECSU based on total student enrollment (2,481 students vs. 2,149 students)
ECSU vs. Columbia International University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ECSU or Columbia International University?
- Columbia International University is 2,462% more expensive to attend than ECSU for in-state tuition ($25,620.00 vs. $1,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 412.4% higher at Columbia International University than Elizabeth City State University ($25,620.00 vs. $5,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Elizabeth City State University than Columbia International University ($4,120 vs. $19,911)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Elizabeth City State University are 14% lower than costs at Columbia International University ($8,727 vs. $9,950)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Columbia International University than Elizabeth City State University (95% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Columbia International University students is 112.2% larger than aid received Elizabeth City State University ($18,834 vs. $8,877)
ECSU vs. Columbia International University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ECSU or Columbia International University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Columbia International University or ECSU .
- The average SAT score at Columbia International University (1045) is 201 points higher than at ECSU (844)
- Incoming Columbia International University students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at ECSU (18)
- Accepted freshman Columbia International University students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at ECSU (3.16)
- ECSU has a higher acceptance rate (74.2%) than Columbia International University (48.2%)
ECSU vs. Columbia International University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ECSU or Columbia International 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 Columbia International University and ECSU.
- The graduation rate at Columbia International University is higher than Elizabeth City State University (57% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Columbia International University earn on average $2,700 more per year than ECSU graduates after ten years. ($33,400 vs. $30,700)
- Columbia International University students graduate with a $4,625 lower median federal student loan debt than ECSU graduates. ($21,500 vs. $26,125)
- Columbia International University graduates are paying $48 less per month on federal student loans than ECSU graduates. ($222 vs. $270)
- More Columbia International University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ECSU students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 23%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/