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CCSU WestConn SCSU Western New England University UConn RIC Roger Williams University University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus KSC USJ UHart Bryant University| Eastern Connecticut State University | Bay Path University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ECSU | Bay Path University | ||
| Location | Willimantic, CT | Longmeadow, MA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,979 | 2,643 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #451 | #531 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | easternct.edu | baypath.edu | ||
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Costs |
ECSU | Bay Path University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,664 | $37,227 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,996 | $37,227 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,258 | $13,316 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,205 | $14,935 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,865 | $32,227 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 86% |
Admission |
ECSU | Bay Path University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,275 | 966 | ||
| Admitted | 4,249 | 710 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.5% | 73.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.5% | 15.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| SAT Range | 1110/1320 | 1020/1140 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
ECSU | Bay Path University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ECSU | Bay Path University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $43,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $24,011 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $248 |
Diversity |
ECSU | Bay Path University | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 46% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 19% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 6% |
Students |
ECSU | Bay Path University | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 35% | ||
Campus |
ECSU | Bay Path 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 Bay Path University based on total student enrollment (3,979 students vs. 2,643 students)
ECSU vs. Bay Path University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ECSU or Bay Path University?
- Bay Path University is 458.6% more expensive to attend than ECSU for in-state tuition ($37,227.00 vs. $6,664.00)
- Out of state tuition is 272.4% higher at Bay Path University than Eastern Connecticut State University ($37,227.00 vs. $9,996.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bay Path University than ECSU ($14,935 vs. $21,205)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bay Path University are 29.6% lower than costs at Eastern Connecticut State University ($13,316 vs. $17,258)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Connecticut State University than Bay Path University (94% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bay Path University students is 226.7% larger than aid received Eastern Connecticut State University ($32,227 vs. $9,865)
ECSU vs. Bay Path University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ECSU or Bay Path University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bay Path University or ECSU .
- Accepted freshman ECSU students have at the same average high school GPA (3.4) as students at Bay Path University (3.4)
- ECSU has a higher acceptance rate (80.5%) than Bay Path University (73.5%)
ECSU vs. Bay Path University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ECSU or Bay Path 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 Bay Path University and ECSU.
- The graduation rate at Bay Path University is higher than Eastern Connecticut State University (65% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Eastern Connecticut State University earn on average $2,900 more per year than Bay Path University graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $43,500)
- Eastern Connecticut State University students graduate with a $1,011 lower median federal student loan debt than Bay Path University graduates. ($23,000 vs. $24,011)
- ECSU graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Bay Path University graduates. ($237 vs. $248)
- More ECSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bay Path University 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/