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Overview |
ECSU | Lafayette College | ||
| Location | Willimantic, CT | Easton, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,979 | 2,764 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #451 | #66 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | easternct.edu | lafayette.edu | ||
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Costs |
ECSU | Lafayette College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,664 | $61,482 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,996 | $61,482 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,258 | $18,640 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,205 | $34,728 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,865 | $44,126 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 52% |
Admission |
ECSU | Lafayette College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,275 | 9,874 | ||
| Admitted | 4,249 | 3,107 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.5% | 31.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.5% | 22.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | |||
| SAT Range | 1110/1320 | 1340/1490 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
ECSU | Lafayette College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ECSU | Lafayette College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 88% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $81,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 91% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $268 |
Diversity |
ECSU | Lafayette College | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 7% |
Students |
ECSU | Lafayette College | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 13% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 79% | ||
Campus |
ECSU | Lafayette College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 Lafayette College based on total student enrollment (3,979 students vs. 2,764 students)
ECSU vs. Lafayette College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ECSU or Lafayette College?
- Lafayette College is 822.6% more expensive to attend than ECSU for in-state tuition ($61,482.00 vs. $6,664.00)
- Out of state tuition is 515.1% higher at Lafayette College than Eastern Connecticut State University ($61,482.00 vs. $9,996.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Connecticut State University than Lafayette College ($21,205 vs. $34,728)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Connecticut State University are 8% lower than costs at Lafayette College ($17,258 vs. $18,640)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Connecticut State University than Lafayette College (94% vs. 52%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lafayette College students is 347.3% larger than aid received Eastern Connecticut State University ($44,126 vs. $9,865)
ECSU vs. Lafayette College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ECSU or Lafayette College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lafayette College or ECSU .
- Accepted freshman Lafayette College students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at ECSU (3.4)
- ECSU has a higher acceptance rate (80.5%) than Lafayette College (31.5%)
ECSU vs. Lafayette College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ECSU or Lafayette 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 Lafayette College and ECSU.
- The graduation rate at Lafayette College is higher than Eastern Connecticut State University (88% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Lafayette College earn on average $34,600 more per year than ECSU graduates after ten years. ($81,000 vs. $46,400)
- Eastern Connecticut State University students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Lafayette College graduates. ($23,000 vs. $26,000)
- ECSU graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Lafayette College graduates. ($237 vs. $268)
- More Lafayette College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ECSU students, three years after graduation. (91% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/