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CCSU WestConn SCSU Western New England University UConn Seton Hill University RIC Roger Williams University University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus KSC USJ UHart| Eastern Connecticut State University | Elmira College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ECSU | EC | ||
| Location | Willimantic, CT | Elmira, NY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,979 | 657 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #451 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | easternct.edu | elmira.edu | ||
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Costs |
ECSU | EC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,664 | $36,152 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,996 | $36,152 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,258 | $13,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,205 | $24,551 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,865 | $26,386 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 100% |
Admission |
ECSU | EC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,275 | 2,109 | ||
| Admitted | 4,249 | 1,915 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.5% | 90.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.5% | 8.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.22 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| SAT Range | 1110/1320 | 1116/1332 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
ECSU | EC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ECSU | EC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $46,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $279 |
Diversity |
ECSU | EC | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 4% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 4% |
Students |
ECSU | EC | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 29% | ||
Campus |
ECSU | EC | ||
| 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 EC based on total student enrollment (3,979 students vs. 657 students)
ECSU vs. EC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ECSU or EC?
- Elmira College is 442.5% more expensive to attend than ECSU for in-state tuition ($36,152.00 vs. $6,664.00)
- Out of state tuition is 261.7% higher at EC than Eastern Connecticut State University ($36,152.00 vs. $9,996.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Connecticut State University than EC ($21,205 vs. $24,551)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Elmira College are 23.4% lower than costs at Eastern Connecticut State University ($13,990 vs. $17,258)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Elmira College than Eastern Connecticut State University (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Elmira College students is 167.5% larger than aid received Eastern Connecticut State University ($26,386 vs. $9,865)
ECSU vs. EC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ECSU or EC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between EC or ECSU .
- Accepted freshman ECSU students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at EC (3.22)
- EC has a higher acceptance rate (90.8%) than ECSU (80.5%)
ECSU vs. EC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ECSU or EC? 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 EC and ECSU.
- The graduation rate at EC is higher than Eastern Connecticut State University (60% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Eastern Connecticut State University earn on average $400 more per year than EC graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $46,000)
- Eastern Connecticut State University students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than EC graduates. ($23,000 vs. $27,000)
- ECSU graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than EC graduates. ($237 vs. $279)
- More EC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ECSU students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/