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Overview |
ECSU | IU South Bend | ||
| Location | Willimantic, CT | South Bend, IN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,082 | 4,326 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #432 | #917 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | easternct.edu | iusb.edu | ||
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Costs |
ECSU | IU South Bend | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $7,274 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,706 | $20,634 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,106 | $9,190 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,628 | $8,785 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,993 | $7,821 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
ECSU | IU South Bend | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,488 | 2,348 | ||
| Admitted | 4,052 | 2,040 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.8% | 86.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.7% | 37.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/28 | 18/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1190 | 970/1190 | ||
| 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 | IU South Bend | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ECSU | IU South Bend | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 22% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $37,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $24,530 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $253 |
Diversity |
ECSU | IU South Bend | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 1% |
Students |
ECSU | IU South Bend | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 4% | ||
Campus |
ECSU | IU South Bend | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Indiana University South Bend is larger than than ECSU based on total student enrollment (4,326 students vs. 4,082 students)
ECSU vs. IU South Bend Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ECSU or IU South Bend?
- Indiana University South Bend 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 South Bend 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 South Bend than ECSU ($8,785 vs. $18,628)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University South Bend are 75.3% lower than costs at Eastern Connecticut State University ($9,190 vs. $16,106)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Connecticut State University than Indiana University South Bend (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Connecticut State University students is 40.6% larger than aid received Indiana University South Bend ($10,993 vs. $7,821)
ECSU vs. IU South Bend Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ECSU or IU South Bend? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between IU South Bend or ECSU .
- Accepted freshman ECSU students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at IU South Bend (3.24)
- IU South Bend has a higher acceptance rate (86.9%) than ECSU (73.8%)
ECSU vs. IU South Bend Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ECSU or IU South Bend? 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 South Bend and ECSU.
- The graduation rate at ECSU is higher than Indiana University South Bend (49% vs. 22%)
- Graduates from Eastern Connecticut State University earn on average $9,300 more per year than IU South Bend graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $37,100)
- Eastern Connecticut State University students graduate with a $1,530 lower median federal student loan debt than IU South Bend graduates. ($23,000 vs. $24,530)
- ECSU graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than IU South Bend graduates. ($237 vs. $253)
- More ECSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IU South Bend students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/