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CCSU WestConn UB SCSU Le Moyne College Western New England University UConn St. Bona JCU Niagara University RIC Roger Williams University| Eastern Connecticut State University | Canisius College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ECSU | Canisius | ||
| Location | Willimantic, CT | Buffalo, NY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,979 | 2,545 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #451 | #389 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | easternct.edu | canisius.edu | ||
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Costs |
ECSU | Canisius | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,664 | $31,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,996 | $31,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,258 | $13,160 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,205 | $19,321 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,865 | $22,779 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 100% |
Admission |
ECSU | Canisius | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,275 | 4,147 | ||
| Admitted | 4,249 | 3,391 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.5% | 81.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.5% | 12.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1110/1320 | 1050/1320 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
ECSU | Canisius | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ECSU | Canisius | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $49,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $24,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $255 |
Diversity |
ECSU | Canisius | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 4% |
Students |
ECSU | Canisius | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 18% | ||
Campus |
ECSU | Canisius | ||
| 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 Canisius based on total student enrollment (3,979 students vs. 2,545 students)
ECSU vs. Canisius Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ECSU or Canisius?
- Canisius College is 366.7% more expensive to attend than ECSU for in-state tuition ($31,100.00 vs. $6,664.00)
- Out of state tuition is 211.1% higher at Canisius than Eastern Connecticut State University ($31,100.00 vs. $9,996.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Canisius College than ECSU ($19,321 vs. $21,205)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Canisius College are 31.1% lower than costs at Eastern Connecticut State University ($13,160 vs. $17,258)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Canisius College than Eastern Connecticut State University (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Canisius College students is 130.9% larger than aid received Eastern Connecticut State University ($22,779 vs. $9,865)
ECSU vs. Canisius Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ECSU or Canisius? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Canisius or ECSU .
- Accepted freshman Canisius students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at ECSU (3.4)
- Canisius has a higher acceptance rate (81.8%) than ECSU (80.5%)
ECSU vs. Canisius Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ECSU or Canisius? 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 Canisius and ECSU.
- The graduation rate at Canisius is higher than Eastern Connecticut State University (67% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Canisius College earn on average $3,500 more per year than ECSU graduates after ten years. ($49,900 vs. $46,400)
- Eastern Connecticut State University students graduate with a $1,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Canisius graduates. ($23,000 vs. $24,750)
- ECSU graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than Canisius graduates. ($237 vs. $255)
- More Canisius graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ECSU students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/