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CCSU WestConn SCSU Drew University Monmouth University FDU Montclair State University Kean Pace University-New York Western New England University UConn Widener University-Main Campus| Eastern Connecticut State University | Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ECSU | FDU | ||
| Location | Willimantic, CT | Madison, NJ | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,979 | 2,778 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #451 | #368 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | easternct.edu | fdu.edu | ||
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Costs |
ECSU | FDU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,664 | $34,578 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,996 | $34,578 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,258 | $16,102 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,205 | $26,472 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,865 | $25,882 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 98% |
Admission |
ECSU | FDU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,275 | 4,457 | ||
| Admitted | 4,249 | 4,246 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.5% | 95.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.5% | 12.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1110/1320 | 1040/1310 | ||
| 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 | FDU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ECSU | FDU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $52,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $268 |
Diversity |
ECSU | FDU | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 20% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 7% |
Students |
ECSU | FDU | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 14% | ||
Campus |
ECSU | FDU | ||
| 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 FDU based on total student enrollment (3,979 students vs. 2,778 students)
ECSU vs. FDU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ECSU or FDU?
- Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham is 418.9% more expensive to attend than ECSU for in-state tuition ($34,578.00 vs. $6,664.00)
- Out of state tuition is 245.9% higher at FDU than Eastern Connecticut State University ($34,578.00 vs. $9,996.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Connecticut State University than FDU ($21,205 vs. $26,472)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham are 7.2% lower than costs at Eastern Connecticut State University ($16,102 vs. $17,258)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham than Eastern Connecticut State University (98% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham students is 162.4% larger than aid received Eastern Connecticut State University ($25,882 vs. $9,865)
ECSU vs. FDU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ECSU or FDU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between FDU or ECSU .
- Accepted freshman FDU students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at ECSU (3.4)
- FDU has a higher acceptance rate (95.3%) than ECSU (80.5%)
ECSU vs. FDU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ECSU or FDU? 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 FDU and ECSU.
- The graduation rate at FDU is higher than Eastern Connecticut State University (55% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham earn on average $6,500 more per year than ECSU graduates after ten years. ($52,900 vs. $46,400)
- Eastern Connecticut State University students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than FDU graduates. ($23,000 vs. $26,000)
- ECSU graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than FDU graduates. ($237 vs. $268)
- More ECSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former FDU students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/