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Overview |
ECSU | KSC | ||
| Location | Willimantic, CT | Keene, NH | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,082 | 2,872 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #432 | #747 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | easternct.edu | keene.edu | ||
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Costs |
ECSU | KSC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $11,754 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,706 | $22,663 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,106 | $13,534 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,628 | $19,546 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,993 | $10,085 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
ECSU | KSC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,488 | 4,487 | ||
| Admitted | 4,052 | 4,017 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.8% | 89.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.7% | 17.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/28 | 24/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1190 | 970/1170 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Dec 1, 2024 |
Academics |
ECSU | KSC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ECSU | KSC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $44,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $26,295 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $271 |
Diversity |
ECSU | KSC | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 5% |
Students |
ECSU | KSC | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 54% | ||
Campus |
ECSU | KSC | ||
| 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
- Eastern Connecticut State University is larger than than KSC based on total student enrollment (4,082 students vs. 2,872 students)
ECSU vs. KSC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ECSU or KSC?
- Keene State College is 81.7% more expensive to attend than ECSU for in-state tuition ($11,754.00 vs. $6,470.00)
- Out of state tuition is 133.5% higher at KSC than Eastern Connecticut State University ($22,663.00 vs. $9,706.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Connecticut State University than KSC ($18,628 vs. $19,546)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Keene State College are 19% lower than costs at Eastern Connecticut State University ($13,534 vs. $16,106)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Connecticut State University than Keene State College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Connecticut State University students is 9% larger than aid received Keene State College ($10,993 vs. $10,085)
ECSU vs. KSC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ECSU or KSC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between KSC or ECSU .
- Accepted freshman ECSU students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at KSC (3.1)
- KSC has a higher acceptance rate (89.5%) than ECSU (73.8%)
ECSU vs. KSC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ECSU or KSC? 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 KSC and ECSU.
- The graduation rate at KSC is higher than Eastern Connecticut State University (57% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Eastern Connecticut State University earn on average $2,000 more per year than KSC graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $44,400)
- Eastern Connecticut State University students graduate with a $3,295 lower median federal student loan debt than KSC graduates. ($23,000 vs. $26,295)
- ECSU graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than KSC graduates. ($237 vs. $271)
- More KSC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ECSU students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/