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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 Ohio University-Eastern Campus| Montana State University Northern | Elizabeth City State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Montana State University-Northern | ECSU | ||
| Location | Havre, MT | Elizabeth City, NC | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,140 | 2,149 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #964 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | msun.edu | ecsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Montana State University-Northern | ECSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,496 | $1,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,096 | $5,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,470 | $8,727 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,940 | $4,120 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,162 | $8,877 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 92% |
Admission |
Montana State University-Northern | ECSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 3,927 | ||
| Admitted | - | 2,912 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.2% | |||
| Enrolled % | 12% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.79 | 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 |
Montana State University-Northern | ECSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Montana State University-Northern | ECSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 19% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,100 | $30,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 23% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,340 | $26,125 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $158 | $270 |
Diversity |
Montana State University-Northern | ECSU | ||
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| % Men | 56% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 44% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 75% | 14% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 74% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 13% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 8% |
Students |
Montana State University-Northern | ECSU | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Montana State University-Northern | ECSU | ||
| 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 Montana State University-Northern based on total student enrollment (2,149 students vs. 1,140 students)
Montana State University-Northern vs. ECSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Montana State University-Northern or ECSU?
- Montana State University Northern is 349.6% more expensive to attend than ECSU for in-state tuition ($4,496.00 vs. $1,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 241.9% higher at Montana State University-Northern than Elizabeth City State University ($17,096.00 vs. $5,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Elizabeth City State University than Montana State University-Northern ($4,120 vs. $10,940)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Montana State University Northern are 34.9% lower than costs at Elizabeth City State University ($6,470 vs. $8,727)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Elizabeth City State University than Montana State University Northern (92% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Elizabeth City State University students is 72% larger than aid received Montana State University Northern ($8,877 vs. $5,162)
Which college is harder to get into, Montana State University-Northern or ECSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ECSU or Montana State University-Northern .
- The average SAT score at Montana State University Northern (892) is 48 points higher than at ECSU (844)
- Incoming Montana State University-Northern students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (19) than students at ECSU (18)
- Accepted freshman ECSU students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.16) than students at Montana State University-Northern (2.79)
Montana State University-Northern vs. ECSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Montana State University-Northern 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 Montana State University-Northern.
- The graduation rate at ECSU is higher than Montana State University Northern (44% vs. 19%)
- Graduates from Montana State University Northern earn on average $9,400 more per year than ECSU graduates after ten years. ($40,100 vs. $30,700)
- Montana State University Northern students graduate with a $10,785 lower median federal student loan debt than ECSU graduates. ($15,340 vs. $26,125)
- Montana State University-Northern graduates are paying $112 less per month on federal student loans than ECSU graduates. ($158 vs. $270)
- More Montana State University-Northern graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ECSU students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 23%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/