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CCSU WestConn SCSU Eastern University Immaculata University Western New England University UConn RIC WCU Neumann EMU Roger Williams University| Eastern Connecticut State University | Cabrini College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ECSU | Cabrini College | ||
| Location | Willimantic, CT | Radnor, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,979 | 1,048 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #451 | #511 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | easternct.edu | cabrini.edu | ||
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Costs |
ECSU | Cabrini College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,664 | $34,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,996 | $34,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,258 | $14,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,205 | $24,733 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,865 | $24,025 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 98% |
Admission |
ECSU | Cabrini College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,275 | 2,467 | ||
| Admitted | 4,249 | 1,707 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.5% | 69.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.5% | 4.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| SAT Range | 1110/1320 | 1069/1257 | ||
| 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 | Cabrini College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ECSU | Cabrini College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $47,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $26,806 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $277 |
Diversity |
ECSU | Cabrini College | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 23% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 20% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 5% |
Students |
ECSU | Cabrini College | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 31% | ||
Campus |
ECSU | Cabrini College | ||
| 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 Cabrini College based on total student enrollment (3,979 students vs. 1,048 students)
ECSU vs. Cabrini College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ECSU or Cabrini College?
- Cabrini College is 422.2% more expensive to attend than ECSU for in-state tuition ($34,800.00 vs. $6,664.00)
- Out of state tuition is 248.1% higher at Cabrini College than Eastern Connecticut State University ($34,800.00 vs. $9,996.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Connecticut State University than Cabrini College ($21,205 vs. $24,733)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cabrini College are 19.8% lower than costs at Eastern Connecticut State University ($14,400 vs. $17,258)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cabrini College than Eastern Connecticut State University (98% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cabrini College students is 143.5% larger than aid received Eastern Connecticut State University ($24,025 vs. $9,865)
ECSU vs. Cabrini College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ECSU or Cabrini College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cabrini College or ECSU .
- Accepted freshman ECSU students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at Cabrini College (3.1)
- ECSU has a higher acceptance rate (80.5%) than Cabrini College (69.2%)
ECSU vs. Cabrini College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ECSU or Cabrini College? 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 Cabrini College and ECSU.
- The graduation rate at Cabrini College is higher than Eastern Connecticut State University (52% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Cabrini College earn on average $1,300 more per year than ECSU graduates after ten years. ($47,700 vs. $46,400)
- Eastern Connecticut State University students graduate with a $3,806 lower median federal student loan debt than Cabrini College graduates. ($23,000 vs. $26,806)
- ECSU graduates are paying $40 less per month on federal student loans than Cabrini College graduates. ($237 vs. $277)
- More Cabrini College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ECSU students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/