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George Washington Georgetown Fordham Syracuse CCSU WestConn Mason SCSU Lafayette College DU Drexel William & Mary| Eastern Connecticut State University | American University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ECSU | AU | ||
| Location | Willimantic, CT | Washington, DC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,979 | 13,019 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #451 | #84 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | easternct.edu | american.edu | ||
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Costs |
ECSU | AU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,664 | $55,724 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,996 | $55,724 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,258 | $17,012 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,205 | $40,189 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,865 | $31,402 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 62% |
Admission |
ECSU | AU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,275 | 17,786 | ||
| Admitted | 4,249 | 8,427 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.5% | 47.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.5% | 22% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | |||
| SAT Range | 1110/1320 | 1300/1450 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
ECSU | AU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ECSU | AU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $64,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $24,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $250 |
Diversity |
ECSU | AU | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 15% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 25% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 4% |
Students |
ECSU | AU | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 2% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 94% | ||
Campus |
ECSU | AU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- American University is larger than than ECSU based on total student enrollment (13,019 students vs. 3,979 students)
ECSU vs. AU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ECSU or AU?
- American University is 736.2% more expensive to attend than ECSU for in-state tuition ($55,724.00 vs. $6,664.00)
- Out of state tuition is 457.5% higher at AU than Eastern Connecticut State University ($55,724.00 vs. $9,996.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Connecticut State University than AU ($21,205 vs. $40,189)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at American University are 1.4% lower than costs at Eastern Connecticut State University ($17,012 vs. $17,258)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Connecticut State University than American University (94% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by American University students is 218.3% larger than aid received Eastern Connecticut State University ($31,402 vs. $9,865)
ECSU vs. AU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ECSU or AU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AU or ECSU .
- Accepted freshman AU students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at ECSU (3.4)
- ECSU has a higher acceptance rate (80.5%) than AU (47.4%)
ECSU vs. AU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ECSU or AU? 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 AU and ECSU.
- The graduation rate at AU is higher than Eastern Connecticut State University (77% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from American University earn on average $18,400 more per year than ECSU graduates after ten years. ($64,800 vs. $46,400)
- Eastern Connecticut State University students graduate with a $1,250 lower median federal student loan debt than AU graduates. ($23,000 vs. $24,250)
- ECSU graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than AU graduates. ($237 vs. $250)
- More AU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ECSU students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/