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Fayetteville State University WSSU NSU North Carolina Central University University of North Carolina at Pembroke VSU EC University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg UNCG NCAT College of Mount Saint Vincent WCU| Elizabeth City State University | Seton Hill University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ECSU | Seton Hill University | ||
| Location | Elizabeth City, NC | Greensburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,149 | 1,988 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #964 | #653 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ecsu.edu | setonhill.edu | ||
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Costs |
ECSU | Seton Hill University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,000 | $39,674 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $5,000 | $39,674 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,727 | $13,350 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $4,120 | $24,576 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,877 | $28,325 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 100% |
Admission |
ECSU | Seton Hill University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,927 | 2,668 | ||
| Admitted | 2,912 | 2,090 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.2% | 78.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12% | 18.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.16 | 3.74 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/22 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 850/1070 | 1040/1240 | ||
| 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 | Aug 15, 2024 |
Academics |
ECSU | Seton Hill University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ECSU | Seton Hill University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $30,700 | $41,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 23% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,125 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $270 | $279 |
Diversity |
ECSU | Seton Hill University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 14% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 74% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 1% |
Students |
ECSU | Seton Hill University | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 25% | ||
Campus |
ECSU | Seton Hill 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
- Elizabeth City State University is larger than than Seton Hill University based on total student enrollment (2,149 students vs. 1,988 students)
ECSU vs. Seton Hill University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ECSU or Seton Hill University?
- Seton Hill University is 3,867.4% more expensive to attend than ECSU for in-state tuition ($39,674.00 vs. $1,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 693.5% higher at Seton Hill University than Elizabeth City State University ($39,674.00 vs. $5,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Elizabeth City State University than Seton Hill University ($4,120 vs. $24,576)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Elizabeth City State University are 53% lower than costs at Seton Hill University ($8,727 vs. $13,350)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Seton Hill University than Elizabeth City State University (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Seton Hill University students is 219.1% larger than aid received Elizabeth City State University ($28,325 vs. $8,877)
ECSU vs. Seton Hill University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ECSU or Seton Hill University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Seton Hill University or ECSU .
- Accepted freshman Seton Hill University students have a 0.58 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at ECSU (3.16)
- Seton Hill University has a higher acceptance rate (78.3%) than ECSU (74.2%)
ECSU vs. Seton Hill University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ECSU or Seton Hill 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 Seton Hill University and ECSU.
- The graduation rate at Seton Hill University is higher than Elizabeth City State University (45% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Seton Hill University earn on average $10,300 more per year than ECSU graduates after ten years. ($41,000 vs. $30,700)
- Elizabeth City State University students graduate with a $875 lower median federal student loan debt than Seton Hill University graduates. ($26,125 vs. $27,000)
- ECSU graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than Seton Hill University graduates. ($270 vs. $279)
- More Seton Hill University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ECSU students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 23%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/