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Fayetteville State University WSSU NSU North Carolina Central University University of North Carolina at Pembroke VSU Missouri Southern UNCG NCAT WCU Truman State Northwest| Missouri Western State University | Elizabeth City State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
MWSU | ECSU | ||
| Location | Saint Joseph, MO | Elizabeth City, NC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,023 | 2,149 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #964 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | missouriwestern.edu | ecsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
MWSU | ECSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,540 | $1,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,550 | $5,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,200 | $8,727 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,917 | $4,120 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,531 | $8,877 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 92% |
Admission |
MWSU | ECSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 3,927 | ||
| Admitted | - | 2,912 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 74.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 12% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.25 | 3.16 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 850/1070 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jun 30, 2024 |
Academics |
MWSU | ECSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MWSU | ECSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,500 | $30,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 23% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,818 | $26,125 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $225 | $270 |
Diversity |
MWSU | ECSU | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 79% | 14% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 74% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 8% |
Students |
MWSU | ECSU | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 32% | ||
Campus |
MWSU | ECSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Missouri Western State University is larger than than ECSU based on total student enrollment (4,023 students vs. 2,149 students)
MWSU vs. ECSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MWSU or ECSU?
- Missouri Western State University is 554% more expensive to attend than ECSU for in-state tuition ($6,540.00 vs. $1,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 171% higher at MWSU than Elizabeth City State University ($13,550.00 vs. $5,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Elizabeth City State University than MWSU ($4,120 vs. $11,917)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Elizabeth City State University are 16.9% lower than costs at Missouri Western State University ($8,727 vs. $10,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Missouri Western State University than Elizabeth City State University (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Missouri Western State University students is 18.6% larger than aid received Elizabeth City State University ($10,531 vs. $8,877)
Which college is harder to get into, MWSU or ECSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ECSU or MWSU .
- Accepted freshman MWSU students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.25) than students at ECSU (3.16)
MWSU vs. ECSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MWSU or ECSU? 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 ECSU and MWSU.
- The graduation rate at ECSU is higher than Missouri Western State University (44% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Missouri Western State University earn on average $5,800 more per year than ECSU graduates after ten years. ($36,500 vs. $30,700)
- Missouri Western State University students graduate with a $4,307 lower median federal student loan debt than ECSU graduates. ($21,818 vs. $26,125)
- MWSU graduates are paying $45 less per month on federal student loans than ECSU graduates. ($225 vs. $270)
- More MWSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ECSU students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 23%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/