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CCSU WestConn SCSU Western New England University UConn Messiah College RIC Roger Williams University University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus KSC USJ UHart| Eastern Connecticut State University | Houghton College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ECSU | Houghton College | ||
| Location | Willimantic, CT | Houghton, NY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 3,979 | 1,014 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #451 | #447 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Wesleyan | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | easternct.edu | houghton.edu | ||
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Costs |
ECSU | Houghton College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,664 | $16,690 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,996 | $16,690 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,258 | $10,810 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,205 | $22,358 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,865 | $7,149 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 100% |
Admission |
ECSU | Houghton College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,275 | 1,068 | ||
| Admitted | 4,249 | 990 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.5% | 92.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.5% | 23.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.25 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1110/1320 | 1180/1390 | ||
| 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 | Houghton College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ECSU | Houghton College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $44,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $263 |
Diversity |
ECSU | Houghton College | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 3% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 1% |
Students |
ECSU | Houghton College | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 43% | ||
Campus |
ECSU | Houghton College | ||
| 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 Houghton College based on total student enrollment (3,979 students vs. 1,014 students)
ECSU vs. Houghton College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ECSU or Houghton College?
- Houghton College is 150.5% more expensive to attend than ECSU for in-state tuition ($16,690.00 vs. $6,664.00)
- Out of state tuition is 67% higher at Houghton College than Eastern Connecticut State University ($16,690.00 vs. $9,996.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Connecticut State University than Houghton College ($21,205 vs. $22,358)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Houghton College are 59.6% lower than costs at Eastern Connecticut State University ($10,810 vs. $17,258)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Houghton College than Eastern Connecticut State University (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Connecticut State University students is 38% larger than aid received Houghton College ($9,865 vs. $7,149)
ECSU vs. Houghton College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ECSU or Houghton College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Houghton College or ECSU .
- Accepted freshman ECSU students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at Houghton College (3.25)
- Houghton College has a higher acceptance rate (92.7%) than ECSU (80.5%)
ECSU vs. Houghton College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ECSU or Houghton 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 Houghton College and ECSU.
- The graduation rate at Houghton College is higher than Eastern Connecticut State University (68% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Eastern Connecticut State University earn on average $2,100 more per year than Houghton College graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $44,300)
- Eastern Connecticut State University students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Houghton College graduates. ($23,000 vs. $25,500)
- ECSU graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Houghton College graduates. ($237 vs. $263)
- More Houghton College 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/