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CCSU WestConn SCSU Cabrini College WCU Western New England University UConn RIC La Salle University Roger Williams University CHC University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus| Eastern Connecticut State University | Immaculata University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ECSU | Immaculata University | ||
| Location | Willimantic, CT | Immaculata, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,979 | 2,407 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #451 | #481 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | easternct.edu | immaculata.edu | ||
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Costs |
ECSU | Immaculata University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,664 | $27,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,996 | $27,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,258 | $12,870 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,205 | $29,499 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,865 | $15,598 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 100% |
Admission |
ECSU | Immaculata University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,275 | 1,958 | ||
| Admitted | 4,249 | 1,536 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.5% | 78.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.5% | 18.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1110/1320 | 1050/1260 | ||
| 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 | Immaculata University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ECSU | Immaculata University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $55,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $279 |
Diversity |
ECSU | Immaculata University | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 29% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 2% |
Students |
ECSU | Immaculata University | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 28% | ||
Campus |
ECSU | Immaculata 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 Immaculata University based on total student enrollment (3,979 students vs. 2,407 students)
ECSU vs. Immaculata University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ECSU or Immaculata University?
- Immaculata University is 315.7% more expensive to attend than ECSU for in-state tuition ($27,700.00 vs. $6,664.00)
- Out of state tuition is 177.1% higher at Immaculata University than Eastern Connecticut State University ($27,700.00 vs. $9,996.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Connecticut State University than Immaculata University ($21,205 vs. $29,499)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Immaculata University are 34.1% lower than costs at Eastern Connecticut State University ($12,870 vs. $17,258)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Immaculata University than Eastern Connecticut State University (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Immaculata University students is 58.1% larger than aid received Eastern Connecticut State University ($15,598 vs. $9,865)
ECSU vs. Immaculata University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ECSU or Immaculata University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Immaculata University or ECSU .
- Accepted freshman Immaculata University students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at ECSU (3.4)
- ECSU has a higher acceptance rate (80.5%) than Immaculata University (78.4%)
ECSU vs. Immaculata University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ECSU or Immaculata 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 Immaculata University and ECSU.
- The graduation rate at Immaculata University is higher than Eastern Connecticut State University (55% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Immaculata University earn on average $8,800 more per year than ECSU graduates after ten years. ($55,200 vs. $46,400)
- Eastern Connecticut State University students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Immaculata University graduates. ($23,000 vs. $27,000)
- ECSU graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than Immaculata University graduates. ($237 vs. $279)
- More ECSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Immaculata University students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/