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Overview |
ECSU | Alfred University | ||
| Location | Willimantic, CT | Alfred, NY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,979 | 1,843 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #451 | #292 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | easternct.edu | alfred.edu | ||
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Costs |
ECSU | Alfred University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,664 | $38,270 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,996 | $38,270 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,258 | $14,240 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,205 | $26,127 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,865 | $28,371 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 99% |
Admission |
ECSU | Alfred University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,275 | 7,761 | ||
| Admitted | 4,249 | 3,751 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.5% | 48.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.5% | 11.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 1110/1320 | 1100/1280 | ||
| 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 1, 2026 |
Academics |
ECSU | Alfred University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ECSU | Alfred University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $45,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $279 |
Diversity |
ECSU | Alfred University | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 10% |
Students |
ECSU | Alfred University | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 20% | ||
Campus |
ECSU | Alfred University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Eastern Connecticut State University is larger than than Alfred University based on total student enrollment (3,979 students vs. 1,843 students)
ECSU vs. Alfred University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ECSU or Alfred University?
- Alfred University is 474.3% more expensive to attend than ECSU for in-state tuition ($38,270.00 vs. $6,664.00)
- Out of state tuition is 282.9% higher at Alfred University than Eastern Connecticut State University ($38,270.00 vs. $9,996.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Connecticut State University than Alfred University ($21,205 vs. $26,127)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alfred University are 21.2% lower than costs at Eastern Connecticut State University ($14,240 vs. $17,258)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alfred University than Eastern Connecticut State University (99% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alfred University students is 187.6% larger than aid received Eastern Connecticut State University ($28,371 vs. $9,865)
ECSU vs. Alfred University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ECSU or Alfred University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Alfred University or ECSU .
- Accepted freshman ECSU students have at the same average high school GPA (3.4) as students at Alfred University (3.4)
- ECSU has a higher acceptance rate (80.5%) than Alfred University (48.3%)
ECSU vs. Alfred University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ECSU or Alfred University? 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 Alfred University and ECSU.
- The graduation rate at Alfred University is higher than Eastern Connecticut State University (60% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Eastern Connecticut State University earn on average $700 more per year than Alfred University graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $45,700)
- Eastern Connecticut State University students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Alfred University graduates. ($23,000 vs. $27,000)
- ECSU graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than Alfred University graduates. ($237 vs. $279)
- More Alfred University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ECSU students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/