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Overview |
ECSU | W&J | ||
| Location | Elizabeth City, NC | Washington, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,149 | 1,151 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #964 | #264 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ecsu.edu | washjeff.edu | ||
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Costs |
ECSU | W&J | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,000 | $49,612 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $5,000 | $49,612 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,727 | $13,524 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $4,120 | $25,636 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,877 | $38,963 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 100% |
Admission |
ECSU | W&J | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,927 | 3,414 | ||
| Admitted | 2,912 | 3,007 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.2% | 88.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12% | 11.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.16 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/22 | 19/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 850/1070 | 1010/1250 | ||
| 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 | W&J | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ECSU | W&J | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $30,700 | $56,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 23% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,125 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $270 | $279 |
Diversity |
ECSU | W&J | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 14% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 74% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 2% |
Students |
ECSU | W&J | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 28% | ||
Campus |
ECSU | W&J | ||
| 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 W&J based on total student enrollment (2,149 students vs. 1,151 students)
ECSU vs. W&J Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ECSU or W&J?
- Washington & Jefferson College is 4,861.2% more expensive to attend than ECSU for in-state tuition ($49,612.00 vs. $1,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 892.2% higher at W&J than Elizabeth City State University ($49,612.00 vs. $5,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Elizabeth City State University than W&J ($4,120 vs. $25,636)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Elizabeth City State University are 55% lower than costs at Washington & Jefferson College ($8,727 vs. $13,524)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Washington & Jefferson College than Elizabeth City State University (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington & Jefferson College students is 338.9% larger than aid received Elizabeth City State University ($38,963 vs. $8,877)
ECSU vs. W&J Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ECSU or W&J? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between W&J or ECSU .
- Accepted freshman W&J students have a 0.38 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at ECSU (3.16)
- W&J has a higher acceptance rate (88.1%) than ECSU (74.2%)
ECSU vs. W&J Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ECSU or W&J? 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 W&J and ECSU.
- The graduation rate at W&J is higher than Elizabeth City State University (74% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Washington & Jefferson College earn on average $26,200 more per year than ECSU graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $30,700)
- Elizabeth City State University students graduate with a $875 lower median federal student loan debt than W&J graduates. ($26,125 vs. $27,000)
- ECSU graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than W&J graduates. ($270 vs. $279)
- More W&J graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ECSU students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 23%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/