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CCSU WestConn SCSU Western New England University UConn RIC Roger Williams University University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus KSC USJ UHart Bryant University| Eastern Connecticut State University | Keystone College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ECSU | Keystone College | ||
| Location | Willimantic, CT | La Plume, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,082 | 1,131 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #432 | #981 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | easternct.edu | keystone.edu | ||
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Costs |
ECSU | Keystone College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $14,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,706 | $14,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,106 | $11,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,628 | $15,559 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,993 | $15,368 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
ECSU | Keystone College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,488 | 1,572 | ||
| Admitted | 4,052 | 1,268 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.8% | 80.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.7% | 15.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 980/1190 | 885/1160 | ||
| 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 | Keystone College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ECSU | Keystone College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $33,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $268 |
Diversity |
ECSU | Keystone College | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 7% |
Students |
ECSU | Keystone College | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 38% | ||
Campus |
ECSU | Keystone College | ||
| 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 Keystone College based on total student enrollment (4,082 students vs. 1,131 students)
ECSU vs. Keystone College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ECSU or Keystone College?
- Keystone College is 131.1% more expensive to attend than ECSU for in-state tuition ($14,950.00 vs. $6,470.00)
- Out of state tuition is 54% higher at Keystone College than Eastern Connecticut State University ($14,950.00 vs. $9,706.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Keystone College than ECSU ($15,559 vs. $18,628)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Keystone College are 35.3% lower than costs at Eastern Connecticut State University ($11,900 vs. $16,106)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Connecticut State University as Keystone College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Keystone College students is 39.8% larger than aid received Eastern Connecticut State University ($15,368 vs. $10,993)
ECSU vs. Keystone College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ECSU or Keystone College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Keystone College or ECSU .
- Accepted freshman ECSU students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at Keystone College (3.0)
- Keystone College has a higher acceptance rate (80.7%) than ECSU (73.8%)
ECSU vs. Keystone College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ECSU or Keystone 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 Keystone College and ECSU.
- The graduation rate at ECSU is higher than Keystone College (49% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Eastern Connecticut State University earn on average $13,000 more per year than Keystone College graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $33,400)
- Eastern Connecticut State University students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Keystone College graduates. ($23,000 vs. $26,000)
- ECSU graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Keystone College graduates. ($237 vs. $268)
- More ECSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Keystone College students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/