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Overview |
ECSU | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
| Location | Willimantic, CT | Geneva, NY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,979 | 1,669 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #451 | #133 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | easternct.edu | hws.edu | ||
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Costs |
ECSU | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,664 | $61,858 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,996 | $61,858 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,258 | $17,334 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,205 | $33,172 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,865 | $47,463 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 99% |
Admission |
ECSU | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,275 | 5,560 | ||
| Admitted | 4,249 | 3,185 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.5% | 57.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.5% | 14.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.55 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/32 | |||
| SAT Range | 1110/1320 | 1220/1360 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
ECSU | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ECSU | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 75% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $60,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $279 |
Diversity |
ECSU | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 7% |
Students |
ECSU | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 41% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 55% | ||
Campus |
ECSU | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
| 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 Connecticut State University is larger than than Hobart William Smith Colleges based on total student enrollment (3,979 students vs. 1,669 students)
ECSU vs. Hobart William Smith Colleges Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ECSU or Hobart William Smith Colleges?
- Hobart William Smith Colleges is 828.2% more expensive to attend than ECSU for in-state tuition ($61,858.00 vs. $6,664.00)
- Out of state tuition is 518.8% higher at Hobart William Smith Colleges than Eastern Connecticut State University ($61,858.00 vs. $9,996.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Connecticut State University than Hobart William Smith Colleges ($21,205 vs. $33,172)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Connecticut State University are 0.4% lower than costs at Hobart William Smith Colleges ($17,258 vs. $17,334)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hobart William Smith Colleges than Eastern Connecticut State University (99% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hobart William Smith Colleges students is 381.1% larger than aid received Eastern Connecticut State University ($47,463 vs. $9,865)
ECSU vs. Hobart William Smith Colleges Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ECSU or Hobart William Smith Colleges? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hobart William Smith Colleges or ECSU .
- Accepted freshman Hobart William Smith Colleges students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.55) than students at ECSU (3.4)
- ECSU has a higher acceptance rate (80.5%) than Hobart William Smith Colleges (57.3%)
ECSU vs. Hobart William Smith Colleges Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ECSU or Hobart William Smith Colleges? 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 Hobart William Smith Colleges and ECSU.
- The graduation rate at Hobart William Smith Colleges is higher than Eastern Connecticut State University (75% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Hobart William Smith Colleges earn on average $13,800 more per year than ECSU graduates after ten years. ($60,200 vs. $46,400)
- Eastern Connecticut State University students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates. ($23,000 vs. $27,000)
- ECSU graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates. ($237 vs. $279)
- More Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ECSU students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/