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Overview |
ECSU | Fordham | ||
| Location | Willimantic, CT | Bronx, NY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,979 | 16,153 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #451 | #126 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | easternct.edu | fordham.edu | ||
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Costs |
ECSU | Fordham | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,664 | $60,335 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,996 | $60,335 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,258 | $23,075 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,205 | $45,368 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,865 | $33,278 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 94% |
Admission |
ECSU | Fordham | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,275 | 43,663 | ||
| Admitted | 4,249 | 24,573 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.5% | 56.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.5% | 9.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | |||
| SAT Range | 1110/1320 | 1330/1490 | ||
| 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 | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
ECSU | Fordham | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ECSU | Fordham | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 78% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $64,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $268 |
Diversity |
ECSU | Fordham | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 13% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 23% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 2% |
Students |
ECSU | Fordham | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 37% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 55% | ||
Campus |
ECSU | Fordham | ||
| 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
- Fordham University is larger than than ECSU based on total student enrollment (16,153 students vs. 3,979 students)
ECSU vs. Fordham Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ECSU or Fordham?
- Fordham University is 805.4% more expensive to attend than ECSU for in-state tuition ($60,335.00 vs. $6,664.00)
- Out of state tuition is 503.6% higher at Fordham than Eastern Connecticut State University ($60,335.00 vs. $9,996.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Connecticut State University than Fordham ($21,205 vs. $45,368)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Connecticut State University are 33.7% lower than costs at Fordham University ($17,258 vs. $23,075)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Connecticut State University as Fordham University (94% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fordham University students is 237.3% larger than aid received Eastern Connecticut State University ($33,278 vs. $9,865)
ECSU vs. Fordham Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ECSU or Fordham? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Fordham or ECSU .
- Accepted freshman Fordham students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at ECSU (3.4)
- ECSU has a higher acceptance rate (80.5%) than Fordham (56.3%)
ECSU vs. Fordham Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ECSU or Fordham? 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 Fordham and ECSU.
- The graduation rate at Fordham is higher than Eastern Connecticut State University (78% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Fordham University earn on average $17,800 more per year than ECSU graduates after ten years. ($64,200 vs. $46,400)
- Eastern Connecticut State University students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Fordham graduates. ($23,000 vs. $26,000)
- ECSU graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Fordham graduates. ($237 vs. $268)
- More Fordham graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ECSU students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/