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CCSU WestConn SCSU Dean College Endicott College Bridgewater State Regis College Merrimack Western New England University UConn Stonehill College RIC| Eastern Connecticut State University | Curry College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ECSU | Curry College | ||
| Location | Willimantic, CT | Milton, MA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,082 | 2,052 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #432 | #591 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | easternct.edu | curry.edu | ||
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Costs |
ECSU | Curry College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $42,440 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,706 | $42,440 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,106 | $17,030 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,628 | $31,091 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,993 | $29,402 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
ECSU | Curry College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,488 | 4,743 | ||
| Admitted | 4,052 | 4,151 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.8% | 87.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.7% | 11.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.01 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 980/1190 | 1083/1165 | ||
| 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 | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
ECSU | Curry College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ECSU | Curry College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $50,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $268 |
Diversity |
ECSU | Curry College | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 11% |
Students |
ECSU | Curry College | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 26% | ||
Campus |
ECSU | Curry College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Eastern Connecticut State University is larger than than Curry College based on total student enrollment (4,082 students vs. 2,052 students)
ECSU vs. Curry College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ECSU or Curry College?
- Curry College is 556% more expensive to attend than ECSU for in-state tuition ($42,440.00 vs. $6,470.00)
- Out of state tuition is 337.3% higher at Curry College than Eastern Connecticut State University ($42,440.00 vs. $9,706.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Connecticut State University than Curry College ($18,628 vs. $31,091)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Connecticut State University are 5.7% lower than costs at Curry College ($16,106 vs. $17,030)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Connecticut State University than Curry College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Curry College students is 167.5% larger than aid received Eastern Connecticut State University ($29,402 vs. $10,993)
ECSU vs. Curry College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ECSU or Curry College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Curry College or ECSU .
- Accepted freshman ECSU students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at Curry College (3.01)
- Curry College has a higher acceptance rate (87.5%) than ECSU (73.8%)
ECSU vs. Curry College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ECSU or Curry 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 Curry College and ECSU.
- The graduation rate at ECSU is higher than Curry College (49% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Curry College earn on average $4,300 more per year than ECSU graduates after ten years. ($50,700 vs. $46,400)
- Eastern Connecticut State University students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Curry College graduates. ($23,000 vs. $26,000)
- ECSU graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Curry College graduates. ($237 vs. $268)
- More ECSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Curry College students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/