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Fayetteville State University WSSU NSU North Carolina Central University University of North Carolina at Pembroke VSU FSW UNCG NCAT WCU ECU Cheyney University of Pennsylvania| State College of Florida Manatee Sarasota | Elizabeth City State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SCF | ECSU | ||
| Location | Bradenton, FL | Elizabeth City, NC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,588 | 2,149 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #964 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | scf.edu | ecsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
SCF | ECSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,365 | $1,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $2,365 | $5,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $20,858 | $8,727 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,451 | $4,120 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,908 | $8,877 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 80% | 92% |
Admission |
SCF | 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 | 3.1 | 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 |
SCF | ECSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 38:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SCF | ECSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,700 | $30,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 35% | 23% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $8,610 | $26,125 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $89 | $270 |
Diversity |
SCF | ECSU | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 66% | 14% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 74% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 8% |
Students |
SCF | ECSU | ||
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| % In-State | 100% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 32% | ||
Campus |
SCF | ECSU | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- State College of Florida Manatee Sarasota is larger than than ECSU based on total student enrollment (8,588 students vs. 2,149 students)
SCF vs. ECSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SCF or ECSU?
- State College of Florida Manatee Sarasota is 136.5% more expensive to attend than ECSU for in-state tuition ($2,365.00 vs. $1,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 111.4% higher at ECSU than State College of Florida Manatee Sarasota ($5,000.00 vs. $2,365.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Elizabeth City State University than SCF ($4,120 vs. $13,451)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Elizabeth City State University are 139% lower than costs at State College of Florida Manatee Sarasota ($8,727 vs. $20,858)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Elizabeth City State University than State College of Florida Manatee Sarasota (92% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Elizabeth City State University students is 80.9% larger than aid received State College of Florida Manatee Sarasota ($8,877 vs. $4,908)
Which college is harder to get into, SCF or ECSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ECSU or SCF .
- Accepted freshman ECSU students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.16) than students at SCF (3.1)
SCF vs. ECSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SCF 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 SCF.
- Graduates from State College of Florida Manatee Sarasota earn on average $3,000 more per year than ECSU graduates after ten years. ($33,700 vs. $30,700)
- State College of Florida Manatee Sarasota students graduate with a $17,515 lower median federal student loan debt than ECSU graduates. ($8,610 vs. $26,125)
- SCF graduates are paying $181 less per month on federal student loans than ECSU graduates. ($89 vs. $270)
- More SCF graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ECSU students, three years after graduation. (35% vs. 23%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/