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CCSU WestConn SCSU UMA Western New England University UConn University of Southern Maine University of Maine RIC St. Joe's Curry College Roger Williams University| Eastern Connecticut State University | Husson University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ECSU | Husson University | ||
| Location | Willimantic, CT | Bangor, Maine | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,082 | |||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #432 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | easternct.edu | husson.edu | ||
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Costs |
ECSU | Husson University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $15,717 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,706 | $15,717 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,106 | $8,604 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,628 | $19,068 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,993 | $6,119 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 78% |
Admission |
ECSU | Husson University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,488 | 1,509 | ||
| Admitted | 4,052 | 1,155 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.8% | 76.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.7% | 31.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.06 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/28 | 17/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1190 | 940/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required | ||
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Academics |
ECSU | Husson University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ECSU | Husson University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | N/A |
Diversity |
ECSU | Husson University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | NaN | ||
| % Women | 60% | NaN | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | - | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 0% |
Students |
ECSU | Husson University | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | - | ||
Campus |
ECSU | Husson University | ||
| 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 Husson University based on total student enrollment (4,082 students vs. 0 students)
ECSU vs. Husson University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ECSU or Husson University?
- Husson University is 142.9% more expensive to attend than ECSU for in-state tuition ($15,717.00 vs. $6,470.00)
- Out of state tuition is 61.9% higher at Husson University than Eastern Connecticut State University ($15,717.00 vs. $9,706.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Connecticut State University than Husson University ($18,628 vs. $19,068)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Husson University are 87.2% lower than costs at Eastern Connecticut State University ($8,604 vs. $16,106)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Connecticut State University than Husson University (100% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Connecticut State University students is 79.7% larger than aid received Husson University ($10,993 vs. $6,119)
ECSU vs. Husson University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ECSU or Husson University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Husson University or ECSU .
- Accepted freshman ECSU students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at Husson University (3.06)
- Husson University has a higher acceptance rate (76.5%) than ECSU (73.8%)
ECSU vs. Husson University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ECSU or Husson University? 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 Husson University and ECSU.
- The graduation rate at ECSU is higher than Husson University (49% vs. 37%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/