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Overview |
ECSU | Alvernia University | ||
| Location | Willimantic, CT | Reading, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,082 | 2,484 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #432 | #739 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | easternct.edu | alvernia.edu | ||
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Costs |
ECSU | Alvernia University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $39,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,706 | $39,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,106 | $14,030 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,628 | $27,091 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,993 | $25,757 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
ECSU | Alvernia University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,488 | 5,703 | ||
| Admitted | 4,052 | 3,365 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.8% | 59% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.7% | 14.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 16/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 980/1190 | 996/1170 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
ECSU | Alvernia University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ECSU | Alvernia University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $279 |
Diversity |
ECSU | Alvernia University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 7% |
Students |
ECSU | Alvernia University | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 25% | ||
Campus |
ECSU | Alvernia University | ||
| 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
- Eastern Connecticut State University is larger than than Alvernia University based on total student enrollment (4,082 students vs. 2,484 students)
ECSU vs. Alvernia University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ECSU or Alvernia University?
- Alvernia University is 504.3% more expensive to attend than ECSU for in-state tuition ($39,100.00 vs. $6,470.00)
- Out of state tuition is 302.8% higher at Alvernia University than Eastern Connecticut State University ($39,100.00 vs. $9,706.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Connecticut State University than Alvernia University ($18,628 vs. $27,091)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alvernia University are 14.8% lower than costs at Eastern Connecticut State University ($14,030 vs. $16,106)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Connecticut State University as Alvernia University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alvernia University students is 134.3% larger than aid received Eastern Connecticut State University ($25,757 vs. $10,993)
ECSU vs. Alvernia University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ECSU or Alvernia University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Alvernia University or ECSU .
- Accepted freshman Alvernia University students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at ECSU (3.4)
- ECSU has a higher acceptance rate (73.8%) than Alvernia University (59%)
ECSU vs. Alvernia University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ECSU or Alvernia 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 Alvernia University and ECSU.
- The graduation rate at Alvernia University is higher than Eastern Connecticut State University (53% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Eastern Connecticut State University earn on average $1,600 more per year than Alvernia University graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $44,800)
- Eastern Connecticut State University students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Alvernia University graduates. ($23,000 vs. $27,000)
- ECSU graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than Alvernia University graduates. ($237 vs. $279)
- More ECSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alvernia University students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/