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CCSU WestConn SCSU Western New England University UConn RIC Roger Williams University University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus KSC USJ UHart Quinnipiac| Charter Oak State College | Eastern Connecticut State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Charter Oak State College | ECSU | ||
| Location | New Britain, CT | Willimantic, CT | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,602 | 4,082 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #432 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | charteroak.edu | easternct.edu | ||
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Costs |
Charter Oak State College | ECSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,656 | $6,470 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $10,056 | $9,706 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,400 | $16,106 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,191 | $18,628 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,195 | $10,993 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 50% | 100% |
Admission |
Charter Oak State College | ECSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 5,488 | ||
| Admitted | - | 4,052 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 73.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 17.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 980/1190 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Charter Oak State College | ECSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Charter Oak State College | ECSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,700 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,125 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $177 | $237 |
Diversity |
Charter Oak State College | ECSU | ||
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| % Men | 24% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 76% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 9% |
Students |
Charter Oak State College | ECSU | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Charter Oak State College | ECSU | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Eastern Connecticut State University is larger than than Charter Oak State College based on total student enrollment (4,082 students vs. 1,602 students)
Charter Oak State College vs. ECSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Charter Oak State College or ECSU?
- Charter Oak State College is 18.3% more expensive to attend than ECSU for in-state tuition ($7,656.00 vs. $6,470.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.6% higher at Charter Oak State College than Eastern Connecticut State University ($10,056.00 vs. $9,706.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Charter Oak State College than ECSU ($10,191 vs. $18,628)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Charter Oak State College are 151.7% lower than costs at Eastern Connecticut State University ($6,400 vs. $16,106)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Connecticut State University than Charter Oak State College (100% vs. 50%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Connecticut State University students is 34.1% larger than aid received Charter Oak State College ($10,993 vs. $8,195)
Which college is harder to get into, Charter Oak State College or ECSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ECSU or Charter Oak State College .
Charter Oak State College vs. ECSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Charter Oak State 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 Charter Oak State College.
- Graduates from Eastern Connecticut State University earn on average $1,700 more per year than Charter Oak State College graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $44,700)
- Charter Oak State College students graduate with a $5,875 lower median federal student loan debt than ECSU graduates. ($17,125 vs. $23,000)
- Charter Oak State College graduates are paying $60 less per month on federal student loans than ECSU graduates. ($177 vs. $237)
- More ECSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Charter Oak State College students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/