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Elizabeth City, NC · Winston-Salem, NC
| Elizabeth City State University | Winston-Salem State University | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $6,364/yr | $13,479/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $4,246/yr | $11,463/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $21,463 | $25,000 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $4,538/yr | $12,412/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $5,354/yr | $14,681/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $10,205/yr | $18,813/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $15,663/yr | $21,405/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $228/mo | $265/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $11,986/yr | $11,484/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $9,996/yr | $10,800/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $720/yr | $1,690/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $1,701/yr | $3,492/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $17,701/yr | $23,147/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $6,536/yr | $6,126/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $10,536/yr | $16,782/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 54% | 65% |
| Students taking federal loans | 54% | 68% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 64% | 78% |
| SAT range (middle 50%) | 920–1080 | 830–1020 |
| SAT average | 1019 | 945 |
| ACT range (middle 50%) | 16–22 | 15–20 |
| ACT sections (middle 50%) | English 15–21 · Math 15–21 | English 12–19 · Math 15–18 |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 5,360 | 9,273 |
| Students accepted | 3,778 | 6,357 |
| Students who enrolled | 347 | 883 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 9.2% | 14% |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | 1% | 6% |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | 1% | 11% |
| High-school GPA | Required | Required |
| High-school transcript | Required | Required |
| Essay | Not considered | Not considered |
| Recommendation letters | Not considered | Not considered |
| Class rank | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| College-prep program | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| Demonstrated competencies | Not considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Not considered | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other admission tests | Not considered | Not considered |
| Legacy considered | Not considered | Not considered |
| SAT/ACT policy | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 44% | 47% |
| Freshmen who come back | 77% | 77% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $40,026/yr | $45,344/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $23,461–$53,814 | $29,750–$66,577 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 46% | 56% |
| White students graduating | 37% | 21% |
| Black students graduating | 43% | 48% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 64% | 26% |
| Asian students graduating | No data reported | 0% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $33,776/yr | $40,557/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 56% | 62% |
| Graduate on time | 24% | 30% |
| Pell students who graduate | 42% | 46% |
| First-gen students who finish | 40% | 54% |
| Low-income students who finish | 38% | 49% |
| Students who transfer out | 28% | 28% |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $36,361/yr | $43,867/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies 21% · Business, Management & Marketing 14% · Parks, Recreation & Fitness 10% | Health Professions 35% · Biological & Biomedical Sciences 10% · Business, Management & Marketing 10% |
| Most popular program | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies — 21% of degrees | Health Professions — 35% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 14% of degrees | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 10% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Parks, Recreation & Fitness — 10% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 10% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Homeland Security & Protective Services — 8% of degrees | Psychology — 7% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Transportation & Materials Moving — 8% of degrees | Liberal Arts & General Studies — 7% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Criminal Justice and Corrections — $29,778/yr | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing — $96,656/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 13% | 13% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 1,975 | 4,170 |
| Students per professor | 19 : 1 | 15 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 104 | 590 |
| Average professor pay | $8,621/mo | $9,217/mo |
| Full-time professors | 81% | 67% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges |
| Median family income | $23,286 | $28,552 |
| Setting | Town (distant) | City (large) |
| Location | Elizabeth City, NC | Winston-Salem, NC |
| Region | Southeast | Southeast |
| Founded | 1891 | 1867 |
| Public or private | Public | Public |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields | Doctoral/Professional Universities |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 1.1% | 0.7% |
| Men | 50% | 26% |
| Women | 50% | 74% |
| White students | 17% | 4.9% |
| Black students | 67% | 83% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 5.6% | 4.8% |
| Asian students | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Two or more races | 6% | 4% |
| Other / not reported | 2.6% | 1.8% |
| Special type | HBCU | HBCU |
| First-generation students | 37% | 35% |
| Part-time students | 9.1% | 9.9% |
| Students age 25+ | 22% | 13% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $10,492/yr | $11,408/yr |
| Endowment | $23.0M | $54.9M |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 1,583 | 2,705 |
| Required to live on campus | No | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | $5,188/yr | $7,402/yr |
| Meal plan charge | $3,613/yr | $3,985/yr |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | Yes |
| Meals per week | Varies by week | Varies by week |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Semester |
| Federal designation | None | None |
| Study abroad | Yes | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | No | No |
| ROTC | Yes — Army | Yes — Army, Air Force |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | No | No |
| Credit for life experience | No | No |
| Online classes | Yes | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | Yes | Yes |
| Weekend & evening classes | Yes | Yes |
| Teacher certification | Yes | Yes |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | Yes | Yes |
| Job placement for graduates | Yes | No |
| On-campus day care | No | No |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | No | No |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | Yes | Yes |
| Credit for military training | No | Yes |
| Student veteran organization | No | Yes |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | Yes |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | No | Yes |
| Prepaid tuition plan | No | No |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | 2024-25 | 2024-25 |
| College sports level | NCAA Division II with football | NCAA Division II with football |
| Football team | Yes | Yes |
| Varsity teams | 10 | 11 |
| Student athletes | 229 | 224 |
| Athletic scholarships | $780,464 | $1.7M |
| Athletics budget | $4.1M | $6.7M |
| Athletics revenue | $4.1M | $6.8M |
| Recruiting spend | $30,765 | $19,896 |
Data: U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard 2026-06-10, EADA athletics, IPEDS admissions — each on its own survey year. Campus life: IPEDS institutional characteristics, retrieved from the Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-BY 1.0). Founding year, logo, campus photo and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.