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CCSU WestConn SCSU Western New England University UConn Eastern University RIC Liberty University Roger Williams University University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus KSC Messiah College| Eastern Connecticut State University | Cairn University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ECSU | Cairn | ||
| Location | Willimantic, CT | Langhorne, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,979 | 1,056 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #451 | #703 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | easternct.edu | cairn.edu | ||
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Costs |
ECSU | Cairn | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,664 | $31,881 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,996 | $31,881 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,258 | $12,234 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,205 | $27,603 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,865 | $17,852 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 83% |
Admission |
ECSU | Cairn | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,275 | 505 | ||
| Admitted | 4,249 | 422 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.5% | 83.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.5% | 61.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 1110/1320 | 1050/1260 | ||
| 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 | Cairn | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ECSU | Cairn | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $37,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $279 |
Diversity |
ECSU | Cairn | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 0% |
Students |
ECSU | Cairn | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 36% | ||
Campus |
ECSU | Cairn | ||
| 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 Cairn based on total student enrollment (3,979 students vs. 1,056 students)
ECSU vs. Cairn Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ECSU or Cairn?
- Cairn University is 378.4% more expensive to attend than ECSU for in-state tuition ($31,881.00 vs. $6,664.00)
- Out of state tuition is 218.9% higher at Cairn than Eastern Connecticut State University ($31,881.00 vs. $9,996.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Connecticut State University than Cairn ($21,205 vs. $27,603)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cairn University are 41.1% lower than costs at Eastern Connecticut State University ($12,234 vs. $17,258)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Connecticut State University than Cairn University (94% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cairn University students is 81% larger than aid received Eastern Connecticut State University ($17,852 vs. $9,865)
ECSU vs. Cairn Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ECSU or Cairn? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cairn or ECSU .
- Accepted freshman ECSU students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at Cairn (3.31)
- Cairn has a higher acceptance rate (83.6%) than ECSU (80.5%)
ECSU vs. Cairn Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ECSU or Cairn? 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 Cairn and ECSU.
- The graduation rate at Cairn is higher than Eastern Connecticut State University (63% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Eastern Connecticut State University earn on average $9,400 more per year than Cairn graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $37,000)
- Eastern Connecticut State University students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Cairn graduates. ($23,000 vs. $27,000)
- ECSU graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than Cairn graduates. ($237 vs. $279)
- More Cairn 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/