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Overview |
ECSU | Lander University | ||
| Location | Willimantic, CT | Greenwood, SC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,082 | 4,167 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #432 | #973 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | easternct.edu | lander.edu | ||
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Costs |
ECSU | Lander University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $10,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,706 | $20,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,106 | $10,700 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,628 | $15,524 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,993 | $10,763 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
ECSU | Lander University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,488 | 4,663 | ||
| Admitted | 4,052 | 3,143 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.8% | 67.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.7% | 26.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 16/28 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1190 | 950/1190 | ||
| 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 | Lander University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ECSU | Lander University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $37,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $279 |
Diversity |
ECSU | Lander University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 31% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 4% |
Students |
ECSU | Lander University | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 10% | ||
Campus |
ECSU | Lander University | ||
| 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
- Lander University is larger than than ECSU based on total student enrollment (4,167 students vs. 4,082 students)
ECSU vs. Lander University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ECSU or Lander University?
- Lander University is 65.4% more expensive to attend than ECSU for in-state tuition ($10,700.00 vs. $6,470.00)
- Out of state tuition is 109.1% higher at Lander University than Eastern Connecticut State University ($20,300.00 vs. $9,706.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lander University than ECSU ($15,524 vs. $18,628)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lander University are 50.5% lower than costs at Eastern Connecticut State University ($10,700 vs. $16,106)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Connecticut State University than Lander University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Connecticut State University students is 2.1% larger than aid received Lander University ($10,993 vs. $10,763)
ECSU vs. Lander University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ECSU or Lander University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lander University or ECSU .
- Accepted freshman Lander University students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at ECSU (3.4)
- ECSU has a higher acceptance rate (73.8%) than Lander University (67.4%)
ECSU vs. Lander University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ECSU or Lander University? 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 Lander University and ECSU.
- The graduation rate at ECSU is higher than Lander University (49% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Eastern Connecticut State University earn on average $9,400 more per year than Lander University graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $37,000)
- Eastern Connecticut State University students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Lander University graduates. ($23,000 vs. $27,000)
- ECSU graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than Lander University graduates. ($237 vs. $279)
- More ECSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lander University students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/