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Fayetteville State University WSSU NSU North Carolina Central University University of North Carolina at Pembroke VSU Gettysburg College UNCG NCAT WCU ECU McDaniel College| Washington College | Elizabeth City State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Washington College | ECSU | ||
| Location | Chestertown, MD | Elizabeth City, NC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 955 | 2,149 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #964 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | washcoll.edu | ecsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Washington College | ECSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,626 | $1,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,626 | $5,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,834 | $8,727 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,650 | $4,120 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,683 | $8,877 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 92% |
Admission |
Washington College | ECSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,554 | 3,927 | ||
| Admitted | 1,908 | 2,912 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.7% | 74.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.1% | 12% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.71 | 3.16 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/29 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1390 | 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 | Feb 15, 2024 | Jun 30, 2024 |
Academics |
Washington College | ECSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Washington College | ECSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,800 | $30,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 85% | 23% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,250 | $26,125 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $270 |
Diversity |
Washington College | ECSU | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 73% | 14% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 74% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 10% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 8% |
Students |
Washington College | ECSU | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 53% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Washington College | ECSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Elizabeth City State University is larger than than Washington College based on total student enrollment (2,149 students vs. 955 students)
Washington College vs. ECSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Washington College or ECSU?
- Washington College is 4,962.6% more expensive to attend than ECSU for in-state tuition ($50,626.00 vs. $1,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 912.5% higher at Washington College than Elizabeth City State University ($50,626.00 vs. $5,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Elizabeth City State University than Washington College ($4,120 vs. $31,650)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Elizabeth City State University are 58.5% lower than costs at Washington College ($8,727 vs. $13,834)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Washington College than Elizabeth City State University (98% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington College students is 302% larger than aid received Elizabeth City State University ($35,683 vs. $8,877)
Washington College vs. ECSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Washington College or ECSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ECSU or Washington College .
- Accepted freshman Washington College students have a 0.55 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at ECSU (3.16)
- Washington College has a higher acceptance rate (74.7%) than ECSU (74.2%)
Washington College vs. ECSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Washington College 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 Washington College.
- The graduation rate at Washington College is higher than Elizabeth City State University (75% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Washington College earn on average $20,100 more per year than ECSU graduates after ten years. ($50,800 vs. $30,700)
- Washington College students graduate with a $1,875 lower median federal student loan debt than ECSU graduates. ($24,250 vs. $26,125)
- Washington College graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than ECSU graduates. ($250 vs. $270)
- More Washington College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ECSU students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 23%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/