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Fayetteville State University TU WSSU NSU North Carolina Central University University of North Carolina at Pembroke UMES VSU UNCG NCAT UMBC Daemen College| University of Baltimore | Elizabeth City State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UB | ECSU | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Elizabeth City, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,288 | 2,149 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #964 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ubalt.edu | ecsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
UB | ECSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,296 | $1,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,746 | $5,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,350 | $8,727 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,122 | $4,120 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,544 | $8,877 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 92% |
Admission |
UB | ECSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 150 | 3,927 | ||
| Admitted | 134 | 2,912 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.3% | 74.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.1% | 12% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.89 | 3.16 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 920/1050 | 850/1070 | ||
| 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 |
UB | ECSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UB | ECSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,600 | $30,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 23% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $26,125 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $270 |
Diversity |
UB | ECSU | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 34% | 14% | ||
| % Black | 47% | 74% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 8% |
Students |
UB | ECSU | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 32% | ||
Campus |
UB | ECSU | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Baltimore is larger than than ECSU based on total student enrollment (3,288 students vs. 2,149 students)
UB vs. ECSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UB or ECSU?
- University of Baltimore is 629.6% more expensive to attend than ECSU for in-state tuition ($7,296.00 vs. $1,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 314.9% higher at UB than Elizabeth City State University ($20,746.00 vs. $5,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Elizabeth City State University than UB ($4,120 vs. $18,122)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Elizabeth City State University are 121.7% lower than costs at University of Baltimore ($8,727 vs. $19,350)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Elizabeth City State University than University of Baltimore (92% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Elizabeth City State University students is 17.7% larger than aid received University of Baltimore ($8,877 vs. $7,544)
UB vs. ECSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UB or ECSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ECSU or UB .
- The average SAT score at University of Baltimore (972) is 128 points higher than at ECSU (844)
- Incoming UB students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at ECSU (18)
- Accepted freshman ECSU students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.16) than students at UB (2.89)
- UB has a higher acceptance rate (89.3%) than ECSU (74.2%)
UB vs. ECSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UB 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 UB.
- Graduates from University of Baltimore earn on average $29,900 more per year than ECSU graduates after ten years. ($60,600 vs. $30,700)
- University of Baltimore students graduate with a $4,625 lower median federal student loan debt than ECSU graduates. ($21,500 vs. $26,125)
- UB graduates are paying $48 less per month on federal student loans than ECSU graduates. ($222 vs. $270)
- More UB graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ECSU students, three years after graduation. (45% vs. 23%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/