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Overview |
ECSU | DeSales University | ||
| Location | Willimantic, CT | Center Valley, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,979 | 2,919 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #451 | #295 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | easternct.edu | desales.edu | ||
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Costs |
ECSU | DeSales University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,664 | $43,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,996 | $43,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,258 | $13,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,205 | $30,524 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,865 | $28,789 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 100% |
Admission |
ECSU | DeSales University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,275 | 3,636 | ||
| Admitted | 4,249 | 2,857 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.5% | 78.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.5% | 15.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1110/1320 | 1090/1290 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
ECSU | DeSales University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ECSU | DeSales University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $51,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $268 |
Diversity |
ECSU | DeSales University | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 18% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 6% |
Students |
ECSU | DeSales University | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 34% | ||
Campus |
ECSU | DeSales University | ||
| 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 DeSales University based on total student enrollment (3,979 students vs. 2,919 students)
ECSU vs. DeSales University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ECSU or DeSales University?
- DeSales University is 545.3% more expensive to attend than ECSU for in-state tuition ($43,000.00 vs. $6,664.00)
- Out of state tuition is 330.2% higher at DeSales University than Eastern Connecticut State University ($43,000.00 vs. $9,996.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Connecticut State University than DeSales University ($21,205 vs. $30,524)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at DeSales University are 25.1% lower than costs at Eastern Connecticut State University ($13,800 vs. $17,258)
- More students receive financial grant aid at DeSales University than Eastern Connecticut State University (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by DeSales University students is 191.8% larger than aid received Eastern Connecticut State University ($28,789 vs. $9,865)
ECSU vs. DeSales University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ECSU or DeSales University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between DeSales University or ECSU .
- Accepted freshman ECSU students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at DeSales University (3.39)
- ECSU has a higher acceptance rate (80.5%) than DeSales University (78.6%)
ECSU vs. DeSales University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ECSU or DeSales University? 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 DeSales University and ECSU.
- The graduation rate at DeSales University is higher than Eastern Connecticut State University (69% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from DeSales University earn on average $4,700 more per year than ECSU graduates after ten years. ($51,100 vs. $46,400)
- Eastern Connecticut State University students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than DeSales University graduates. ($23,000 vs. $26,000)
- ECSU graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than DeSales University graduates. ($237 vs. $268)
- More DeSales University 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/