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Fayetteville State University WSSU NSU North Carolina Central University University of North Carolina at Pembroke VSU UNCG NCAT WCU ECU Cheyney University of Pennsylvania Bowie State University| Elizabeth City State University | Valley City State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ECSU | Valley City State University | ||
| Location | Elizabeth City, NC | Valley City, ND | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,149 | 1,658 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #964 | #689 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ecsu.edu | vcsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
ECSU | Valley City State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,000 | $6,619 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $5,000 | $11,583 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,727 | $6,957 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $4,120 | $12,164 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,877 | $7,525 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 100% |
Admission |
ECSU | Valley City State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,927 | 429 | ||
| Admitted | 2,912 | 358 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.2% | 83.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12% | 57.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.16 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/22 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 850/1070 | 1030/1110 | ||
| 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 | Valley City State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ECSU | Valley City State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $30,700 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 23% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,125 | $21,330 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $270 | $220 |
Diversity |
ECSU | Valley City State University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 14% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 74% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 1% |
Students |
ECSU | Valley City State University | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 30% | ||
Campus |
ECSU | Valley City State 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
- Elizabeth City State University is larger than than Valley City State University based on total student enrollment (2,149 students vs. 1,658 students)
ECSU vs. Valley City State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ECSU or Valley City State University?
- Valley City State University is 561.9% more expensive to attend than ECSU for in-state tuition ($6,619.00 vs. $1,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 131.7% higher at Valley City State University than Elizabeth City State University ($11,583.00 vs. $5,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Elizabeth City State University than Valley City State University ($4,120 vs. $12,164)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Valley City State University are 25.4% lower than costs at Elizabeth City State University ($6,957 vs. $8,727)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Valley City State University than Elizabeth City State University (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Elizabeth City State University students is 18% larger than aid received Valley City State University ($8,877 vs. $7,525)
ECSU vs. Valley City State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ECSU or Valley City State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Valley City State University or ECSU .
- The average SAT score at Valley City State University (961) is 117 points higher than at ECSU (844)
- Incoming Valley City State University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at ECSU (18)
- Accepted freshman Valley City State University students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at ECSU (3.16)
- Valley City State University has a higher acceptance rate (83.4%) than ECSU (74.2%)
ECSU vs. Valley City State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ECSU or Valley City State 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 Valley City State University and ECSU.
- The graduation rate at ECSU is higher than Valley City State University (44% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Valley City State University earn on average $11,500 more per year than ECSU graduates after ten years. ($42,200 vs. $30,700)
- Valley City State University students graduate with a $4,795 lower median federal student loan debt than ECSU graduates. ($21,330 vs. $26,125)
- Valley City State University graduates are paying $50 less per month on federal student loans than ECSU graduates. ($220 vs. $270)
- More Valley City State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ECSU students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 23%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/