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Maryland CCSU George Washington WestConn SCSU UMBC Spelman Penn State NCAT Hampton University Mason TU| Eastern Connecticut State University | Howard University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ECSU | Howard | ||
| Location | Willimantic, CT | Washington, DC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,979 | 13,416 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #451 | #249 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | easternct.edu | howard.edu | ||
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Costs |
ECSU | Howard | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,664 | $32,878 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,996 | $32,878 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,258 | $16,474 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,205 | $30,028 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,865 | $21,422 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 100% |
Admission |
ECSU | Howard | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,275 | 30,342 | ||
| Admitted | 4,249 | 10,587 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.5% | 34.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.5% | 21.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1110/1320 | 1100/1298 | ||
| 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 15, 2026 |
Academics |
ECSU | Howard | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ECSU | Howard | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $51,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 33% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $279 |
Diversity |
ECSU | Howard | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 16% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 67% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 91% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 0% |
Students |
ECSU | Howard | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 1% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 91% | ||
Campus |
ECSU | Howard | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Howard University is larger than than ECSU based on total student enrollment (13,416 students vs. 3,979 students)
ECSU vs. Howard Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ECSU or Howard?
- Howard University is 393.4% more expensive to attend than ECSU for in-state tuition ($32,878.00 vs. $6,664.00)
- Out of state tuition is 228.9% higher at Howard than Eastern Connecticut State University ($32,878.00 vs. $9,996.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Connecticut State University than Howard ($21,205 vs. $30,028)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Howard University are 4.8% lower than costs at Eastern Connecticut State University ($16,474 vs. $17,258)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Howard University than Eastern Connecticut State University (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Howard University students is 117.2% larger than aid received Eastern Connecticut State University ($21,422 vs. $9,865)
ECSU vs. Howard Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ECSU or Howard? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Howard or ECSU .
- Accepted freshman Howard students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at ECSU (3.4)
- ECSU has a higher acceptance rate (80.5%) than Howard (34.9%)
ECSU vs. Howard Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ECSU or Howard? 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 Howard and ECSU.
- The graduation rate at Howard is higher than Eastern Connecticut State University (63% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Howard University earn on average $5,400 more per year than ECSU graduates after ten years. ($51,800 vs. $46,400)
- Eastern Connecticut State University students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Howard graduates. ($23,000 vs. $27,000)
- ECSU graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than Howard graduates. ($237 vs. $279)
- More ECSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Howard students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/