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CCSU WestConn SCSU Western New England University UConn IU South Bend RIC IU East Roger Williams University University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus KSC USJ| Eastern Connecticut State University | Indiana University Southeast | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ECSU | IU Southeast | ||
| Location | Willimantic, CT | New Albany, IN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 4,082 | 3,672 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #432 | #809 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | easternct.edu | ius.edu | ||
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Costs |
ECSU | IU Southeast | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $7,274 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,706 | $20,634 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,106 | $11,012 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,628 | $8,264 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,993 | $7,262 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 88% |
Admission |
ECSU | IU Southeast | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,488 | 1,923 | ||
| Admitted | 4,052 | 1,639 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.8% | 85.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.7% | 37% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/28 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1190 | 1000/1190 | ||
| 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 Southeast | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ECSU | IU Southeast | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 27% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $38,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $20,261 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $209 |
Diversity |
ECSU | IU Southeast | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 1% |
Students |
ECSU | IU Southeast | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 17% | ||
Campus |
ECSU | IU Southeast | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Eastern Connecticut State University is larger than than IU Southeast based on total student enrollment (4,082 students vs. 3,672 students)
ECSU vs. IU Southeast Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ECSU or IU Southeast?
- Indiana University Southeast 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 Southeast 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 Southeast than ECSU ($8,264 vs. $18,628)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University Southeast are 46.3% lower than costs at Eastern Connecticut State University ($11,012 vs. $16,106)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Connecticut State University than Indiana University Southeast (100% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Connecticut State University students is 51.4% larger than aid received Indiana University Southeast ($10,993 vs. $7,262)
ECSU vs. IU Southeast Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ECSU or IU Southeast? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between IU Southeast or ECSU .
- Accepted freshman ECSU students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at IU Southeast (3.31)
- IU Southeast has a higher acceptance rate (85.2%) than ECSU (73.8%)
ECSU vs. IU Southeast Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ECSU or IU Southeast? 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 Southeast and ECSU.
- The graduation rate at ECSU is higher than Indiana University Southeast (49% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Eastern Connecticut State University earn on average $8,100 more per year than IU Southeast graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $38,300)
- Indiana University Southeast students graduate with a $2,739 lower median federal student loan debt than ECSU graduates. ($20,261 vs. $23,000)
- IU Southeast graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than ECSU graduates. ($209 vs. $237)
- More ECSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IU Southeast 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/