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CCSU WestConn SCSU Western New England University UConn RIC IU Southeast Roger Williams University AUM University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus KSC Eastern| Eastern Connecticut State University | Indiana University East | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ECSU | IU East | ||
| Location | Willimantic, CT | Richmond, IN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 4,082 | 3,039 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #432 | #855 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | easternct.edu | iue.edu | ||
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Costs |
ECSU | IU East | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $7,274 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,706 | $20,634 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,106 | $9,412 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,628 | $8,837 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,993 | $7,874 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
ECSU | IU East | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,488 | 1,586 | ||
| Admitted | 4,052 | 1,230 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.8% | 77.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.7% | 28.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/28 | 18/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1190 | 960/1200 | ||
| 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 | Aug 18, 2025 |
Academics |
ECSU | IU East | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ECSU | IU East | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 19% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $32,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 40% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $211 |
Diversity |
ECSU | IU East | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 2% |
Students |
ECSU | IU East | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 25% | ||
Campus |
ECSU | IU East | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Eastern Connecticut State University is larger than than IU East based on total student enrollment (4,082 students vs. 3,039 students)
ECSU vs. IU East Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ECSU or IU East?
- Indiana University East is 12.4% more expensive to attend than ECSU for in-state tuition ($7,274.00 vs. $6,470.00)
- Out of state tuition is 112.6% higher at IU East than Eastern Connecticut State University ($20,634.00 vs. $9,706.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University East than ECSU ($8,837 vs. $18,628)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University East are 71.1% lower than costs at Eastern Connecticut State University ($9,412 vs. $16,106)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Connecticut State University than Indiana University East (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Connecticut State University students is 39.6% larger than aid received Indiana University East ($10,993 vs. $7,874)
ECSU vs. IU East Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ECSU or IU East? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between IU East or ECSU .
- Accepted freshman IU East students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at ECSU (3.4)
- IU East has a higher acceptance rate (77.6%) than ECSU (73.8%)
ECSU vs. IU East Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ECSU or IU East? 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 IU East and ECSU.
- The graduation rate at ECSU is higher than Indiana University East (49% vs. 19%)
- Graduates from Eastern Connecticut State University earn on average $13,500 more per year than IU East graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $32,900)
- Indiana University East students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than ECSU graduates. ($20,500 vs. $23,000)
- IU East graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than ECSU graduates. ($211 vs. $237)
- More ECSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IU East students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/