Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
CCSU WestConn SCSU LVC Millersville University of Pennsylvania Ursinus College Western New England University University of Scranton UConn Messiah College RIC WCU| Eastern Connecticut State University | Elizabethtown College | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
||||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
ECSU | Elizabethtown College | ||
| Location | Willimantic, CT | Elizabethtown, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 3,979 | 2,152 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #451 | #257 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Church of Brethren | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | easternct.edu | etown.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
ECSU | Elizabethtown College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,664 | $36,166 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,996 | $36,166 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,258 | $12,954 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,205 | $27,019 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,865 | $22,312 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 100% |
Admission |
ECSU | Elizabethtown College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,275 | 3,551 | ||
| Admitted | 4,249 | 2,726 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.5% | 76.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.5% | 19.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | ||||
| ACT Range | 19/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1110/1320 | 1090/1280 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
ECSU | Elizabethtown College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
ECSU | Elizabethtown College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 79% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $51,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $279 |
Diversity |
ECSU | Elizabethtown College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 0% |
Students |
ECSU | Elizabethtown College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 89% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 27% | ||
Campus |
ECSU | Elizabethtown College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Eastern Connecticut State University is larger than than Elizabethtown College based on total student enrollment (3,979 students vs. 2,152 students)
ECSU vs. Elizabethtown College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ECSU or Elizabethtown College?
- Elizabethtown College is 442.7% more expensive to attend than ECSU for in-state tuition ($36,166.00 vs. $6,664.00)
- Out of state tuition is 261.8% higher at Elizabethtown College than Eastern Connecticut State University ($36,166.00 vs. $9,996.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Connecticut State University than Elizabethtown College ($21,205 vs. $27,019)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Elizabethtown College are 33.2% lower than costs at Eastern Connecticut State University ($12,954 vs. $17,258)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Elizabethtown College than Eastern Connecticut State University (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Elizabethtown College students is 126.2% larger than aid received Eastern Connecticut State University ($22,312 vs. $9,865)
ECSU vs. Elizabethtown College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ECSU or Elizabethtown College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Elizabethtown College or ECSU .
- Accepted freshman Elizabethtown College students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at ECSU (3.4)
- ECSU has a higher acceptance rate (80.5%) than Elizabethtown College (76.8%)
ECSU vs. Elizabethtown College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ECSU or Elizabethtown 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 Elizabethtown College and ECSU.
- The graduation rate at Elizabethtown College is higher than Eastern Connecticut State University (79% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Elizabethtown College earn on average $5,400 more per year than ECSU graduates after ten years. ($51,800 vs. $46,400)
- Eastern Connecticut State University students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Elizabethtown College graduates. ($23,000 vs. $27,000)
- ECSU graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than Elizabethtown College graduates. ($237 vs. $279)
- More Elizabethtown College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ECSU students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/