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Overview |
AUM | ECSU | ||
| Location | Montgomery, AL | Willimantic, CT | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,109 | 4,082 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #903 | #432 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | aum.edu | easternct.edu | ||
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Costs |
AUM | ECSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,232 | $6,470 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,480 | $9,706 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,368 | $16,106 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,163 | $18,628 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,935 | $10,993 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
AUM | ECSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,290 | 5,488 | ||
| Admitted | 2,112 | 4,052 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.2% | 73.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.3% | 17.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | 16/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1190 | 980/1190 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
AUM | ECSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AUM | ECSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 42% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,192 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $229 | $237 |
Diversity |
AUM | ECSU | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 35% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 9% |
Students |
AUM | ECSU | ||
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| % In-State | 100% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 13% | ||
Campus |
AUM | 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
- Auburn University at Montgomery is larger than than ECSU based on total student enrollment (5,109 students vs. 4,082 students)
AUM vs. ECSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AUM or ECSU?
- Auburn University at Montgomery is 27.2% more expensive to attend than ECSU for in-state tuition ($8,232.00 vs. $6,470.00)
- Out of state tuition is 90.4% higher at AUM than Eastern Connecticut State University ($18,480.00 vs. $9,706.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Auburn University at Montgomery than ECSU ($13,163 vs. $18,628)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Auburn University at Montgomery are 118.6% lower than costs at Eastern Connecticut State University ($7,368 vs. $16,106)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Connecticut State University than Auburn University at Montgomery (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Connecticut State University students is 58.5% larger than aid received Auburn University at Montgomery ($10,993 vs. $6,935)
AUM vs. ECSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AUM or ECSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ECSU or AUM .
- Accepted freshman AUM students have at the same average high school GPA (3.4) as students at ECSU (3.4)
- AUM has a higher acceptance rate (92.2%) than ECSU (73.8%)
AUM vs. ECSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AUM 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 AUM.
- The graduation rate at ECSU is higher than Auburn University at Montgomery (49% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Eastern Connecticut State University earn on average $8,500 more per year than AUM graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $37,900)
- Auburn University at Montgomery students graduate with a $808 lower median federal student loan debt than ECSU graduates. ($22,192 vs. $23,000)
- AUM graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than ECSU graduates. ($229 vs. $237)
- More ECSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AUM students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/