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Overview |
ECSU | CofC | ||
| Location | Willimantic, CT | Charleston, SC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,979 | 11,729 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #451 | #435 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | easternct.edu | cofc.edu | ||
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Costs |
ECSU | CofC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,664 | $12,518 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,996 | $36,398 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,258 | $14,032 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,205 | $20,806 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,865 | $9,811 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 81% |
Admission |
ECSU | CofC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,275 | 26,683 | ||
| Admitted | 4,249 | 19,212 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.5% | 72% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.5% | 13.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.94 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1110/1320 | 1130/1300 | ||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
ECSU | CofC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ECSU | CofC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $46,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $222 |
Diversity |
ECSU | CofC | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 1% |
Students |
ECSU | CofC | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 38% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 61% | ||
Campus |
ECSU | CofC | ||
| 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
- College of Charleston is larger than than ECSU based on total student enrollment (11,729 students vs. 3,979 students)
ECSU vs. CofC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ECSU or CofC?
- College of Charleston is 87.8% more expensive to attend than ECSU for in-state tuition ($12,518.00 vs. $6,664.00)
- Out of state tuition is 264.1% higher at CofC than Eastern Connecticut State University ($36,398.00 vs. $9,996.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of Charleston than ECSU ($20,806 vs. $21,205)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of Charleston are 23% lower than costs at Eastern Connecticut State University ($14,032 vs. $17,258)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Connecticut State University than College of Charleston (94% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Connecticut State University students is 0.6% larger than aid received College of Charleston ($9,865 vs. $9,811)
ECSU vs. CofC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ECSU or CofC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CofC or ECSU .
- Accepted freshman CofC students have a 0.54 point higher average high school GPA (3.94) than students at ECSU (3.4)
- ECSU has a higher acceptance rate (80.5%) than CofC (72%)
ECSU vs. CofC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ECSU or CofC? 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 CofC and ECSU.
- The graduation rate at CofC is higher than Eastern Connecticut State University (63% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Eastern Connecticut State University earn on average $200 more per year than CofC graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $46,200)
- College of Charleston students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than ECSU graduates. ($21,500 vs. $23,000)
- CofC graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than ECSU graduates. ($222 vs. $237)
- More ECSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CofC students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/