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CCSU WestConn SCSU Cabrini College Western New England University UConn Temple Messiah College Arcadia Cairn WCU RIC| Eastern Connecticut State University | Eastern University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ECSU | Eastern University | ||
| Location | Willimantic, CT | Saint Davids, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,082 | 5,769 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #432 | #680 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | American Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | easternct.edu | eastern.edu | ||
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Costs |
ECSU | Eastern University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $35,864 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,706 | $35,864 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,106 | $12,424 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,628 | $26,669 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,993 | $25,542 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
ECSU | Eastern University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,488 | 2,994 | ||
| Admitted | 4,052 | 1,893 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.8% | 63.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.7% | 24.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.58 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 16/28 | 20/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1190 | 1010/1190 | ||
| 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 | Eastern University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ECSU | Eastern University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $45,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $26,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $274 |
Diversity |
ECSU | Eastern University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 5% |
Students |
ECSU | Eastern University | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 38% | ||
Campus |
ECSU | Eastern University | ||
| 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 University is larger than than ECSU based on total student enrollment (5,769 students vs. 4,082 students)
ECSU vs. Eastern University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ECSU or Eastern University?
- Eastern University is 454.3% more expensive to attend than ECSU for in-state tuition ($35,864.00 vs. $6,470.00)
- Out of state tuition is 269.5% higher at Eastern University than Eastern Connecticut State University ($35,864.00 vs. $9,706.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Connecticut State University than Eastern University ($18,628 vs. $26,669)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern University are 29.6% lower than costs at Eastern Connecticut State University ($12,424 vs. $16,106)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Connecticut State University as Eastern University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern University students is 132.3% larger than aid received Eastern Connecticut State University ($25,542 vs. $10,993)
ECSU vs. Eastern University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ECSU or Eastern University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Eastern University or ECSU .
- Accepted freshman Eastern University students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at ECSU (3.4)
- ECSU has a higher acceptance rate (73.8%) than Eastern University (63.2%)
ECSU vs. Eastern University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ECSU or Eastern 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 Eastern University and ECSU.
- The graduation rate at Eastern University is higher than Eastern Connecticut State University (67% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Eastern Connecticut State University earn on average $500 more per year than Eastern University graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $45,900)
- Eastern Connecticut State University students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Eastern University graduates. ($23,000 vs. $26,500)
- ECSU graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than Eastern University graduates. ($237 vs. $274)
- More ECSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Eastern University students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/