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Overview |
ECSU | LGCNHS | ||
| Location | Elizabeth City, NC | Lancaster, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,149 | 1,775 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #964 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ecsu.edu | studentaidcalculator.com | ||
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Costs |
ECSU | LGCNHS | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,000 | $30,408 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $5,000 | $30,408 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,727 | $11,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $4,120 | $33,047 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,877 | $6,133 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 50% |
Admission |
ECSU | LGCNHS | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,927 | 593 | ||
| Admitted | 2,912 | 271 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.2% | 45.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12% | 35.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.16 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 16/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 850/1070 | 1050/1220 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
ECSU | LGCNHS | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ECSU | LGCNHS | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $30,700 | $51,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 23% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,125 | $18,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $270 | $191 |
Diversity |
ECSU | LGCNHS | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 88% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 14% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 74% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 5% |
Students |
ECSU | LGCNHS | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 2% | ||
Campus |
ECSU | LGCNHS | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Elizabeth City State University is larger than than LGCNHS based on total student enrollment (2,149 students vs. 1,775 students)
ECSU vs. LGCNHS Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ECSU or LGCNHS?
- Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences is 2,940.8% more expensive to attend than ECSU for in-state tuition ($30,408.00 vs. $1,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 508.2% higher at LGCNHS than Elizabeth City State University ($30,408.00 vs. $5,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Elizabeth City State University than LGCNHS ($4,120 vs. $33,047)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Elizabeth City State University are 26% lower than costs at Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences ($8,727 vs. $11,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Elizabeth City State University than Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences (92% vs. 50%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Elizabeth City State University students is 44.7% larger than aid received Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences ($8,877 vs. $6,133)
ECSU vs. LGCNHS Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ECSU or LGCNHS? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LGCNHS or ECSU .
- ECSU has a higher acceptance rate (74.2%) than LGCNHS (45.7%)
ECSU vs. LGCNHS Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ECSU or LGCNHS? 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 LGCNHS and ECSU.
- Graduates from Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences earn on average $20,600 more per year than ECSU graduates after ten years. ($51,300 vs. $30,700)
- Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences students graduate with a $7,625 lower median federal student loan debt than ECSU graduates. ($18,500 vs. $26,125)
- LGCNHS graduates are paying $79 less per month on federal student loans than ECSU graduates. ($191 vs. $270)
- More LGCNHS graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ECSU students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 23%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/