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Overview |
ECSU | Ithaca College | ||
| Location | Willimantic, CT | Ithaca, NY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,979 | 4,828 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #451 | #170 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | easternct.edu | ithaca.edu | ||
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Costs |
ECSU | Ithaca College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,664 | $50,510 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,996 | $50,510 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,258 | $16,030 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,205 | $34,297 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,865 | $31,876 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 100% |
Admission |
ECSU | Ithaca College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,275 | 12,007 | ||
| Admitted | 4,249 | 8,398 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.5% | 69.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.5% | 14.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 1110/1320 | 1190/1370 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
ECSU | Ithaca College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ECSU | Ithaca College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $56,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $25,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $266 |
Diversity |
ECSU | Ithaca College | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 7% |
Students |
ECSU | Ithaca College | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 39% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 57% | ||
Campus |
ECSU | Ithaca College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Ithaca College is larger than than ECSU based on total student enrollment (4,828 students vs. 3,979 students)
ECSU vs. Ithaca College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ECSU or Ithaca College?
- Ithaca College is 658% more expensive to attend than ECSU for in-state tuition ($50,510.00 vs. $6,664.00)
- Out of state tuition is 405.3% higher at Ithaca College than Eastern Connecticut State University ($50,510.00 vs. $9,996.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Connecticut State University than Ithaca College ($21,205 vs. $34,297)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ithaca College are 7.7% lower than costs at Eastern Connecticut State University ($16,030 vs. $17,258)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ithaca College than Eastern Connecticut State University (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ithaca College students is 223.1% larger than aid received Eastern Connecticut State University ($31,876 vs. $9,865)
ECSU vs. Ithaca College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ECSU or Ithaca College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ithaca College or ECSU .
- ECSU has a higher acceptance rate (80.5%) than Ithaca College (69.9%)
ECSU vs. Ithaca College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ECSU or Ithaca College? 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 Ithaca College and ECSU.
- The graduation rate at Ithaca College is higher than Eastern Connecticut State University (74% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Ithaca College earn on average $9,700 more per year than ECSU graduates after ten years. ($56,100 vs. $46,400)
- Eastern Connecticut State University students graduate with a $2,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Ithaca College graduates. ($23,000 vs. $25,750)
- ECSU graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than Ithaca College graduates. ($237 vs. $266)
- More Ithaca College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ECSU students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/