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WKU CCSU WestConn SCSU NKU Kentucky Morehead State University Western New England University Louisville UConn Cumberland College ETSU| Eastern Connecticut State University | Eastern Kentucky University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ECSU | Eastern | ||
| Location | Willimantic, CT | Richmond, KY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,082 | 14,324 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #432 | #854 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | easternct.edu | eku.edu | ||
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Costs |
ECSU | Eastern | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $9,544 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,706 | $19,922 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,106 | $10,360 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,628 | $10,806 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,993 | $10,583 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
ECSU | Eastern | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,488 | 15,821 | ||
| Admitted | 4,052 | 10,174 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.8% | 64.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.7% | 26.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 16/28 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1190 | 940/1185 | ||
| 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 | Eastern | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ECSU | Eastern | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $37,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $23,695 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $245 |
Diversity |
ECSU | Eastern | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 1% |
Students |
ECSU | Eastern | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 9% | ||
Campus |
ECSU | Eastern | ||
| 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 Kentucky University is larger than than ECSU based on total student enrollment (14,324 students vs. 4,082 students)
ECSU vs. Eastern Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ECSU or Eastern?
- Eastern Kentucky University is 47.5% more expensive to attend than ECSU for in-state tuition ($9,544.00 vs. $6,470.00)
- Out of state tuition is 105.3% higher at Eastern than Eastern Connecticut State University ($19,922.00 vs. $9,706.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Kentucky University than ECSU ($10,806 vs. $18,628)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Kentucky University are 55.5% lower than costs at Eastern Connecticut State University ($10,360 vs. $16,106)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Connecticut State University than Eastern Kentucky University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Connecticut State University students is 3.9% larger than aid received Eastern Kentucky University ($10,993 vs. $10,583)
ECSU vs. Eastern Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ECSU or Eastern? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Eastern or ECSU .
- Accepted freshman ECSU students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at Eastern (3.39)
- ECSU has a higher acceptance rate (73.8%) than Eastern (64.3%)
ECSU vs. Eastern Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ECSU or Eastern? 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 Eastern and ECSU.
- The graduation rate at ECSU is higher than Eastern Kentucky University (49% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Eastern Connecticut State University earn on average $8,500 more per year than Eastern graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $37,900)
- Eastern Connecticut State University students graduate with a $695 lower median federal student loan debt than Eastern graduates. ($23,000 vs. $23,695)
- ECSU graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Eastern graduates. ($237 vs. $245)
- More ECSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Eastern students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/