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CCSU WestConn SCSU Western New England University UConn Lesley University Suffolk University RIC Dean College Roger Williams University University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus Framingham State University| Eastern Connecticut State University | Lasell College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ECSU | Lasell College | ||
| Location | Willimantic, CT | Newton, MA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,979 | 1,527 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #451 | #669 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | easternct.edu | lasell.edu | ||
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Costs |
ECSU | Lasell College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,664 | $26,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,996 | $26,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,258 | $13,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,205 | $28,477 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,865 | $34,921 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 100% |
Admission |
ECSU | Lasell College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,275 | 3,060 | ||
| Admitted | 4,249 | 2,517 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.5% | 82.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.5% | 12.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.12 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1110/1320 | 1085/1260 | ||
| 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 | Lasell College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ECSU | Lasell College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $43,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $279 |
Diversity |
ECSU | Lasell College | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 3% |
Students |
ECSU | Lasell College | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 39% | ||
Campus |
ECSU | Lasell 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
- Eastern Connecticut State University is larger than than Lasell College based on total student enrollment (3,979 students vs. 1,527 students)
ECSU vs. Lasell College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ECSU or Lasell College?
- Lasell College is 290.2% more expensive to attend than ECSU for in-state tuition ($26,000.00 vs. $6,664.00)
- Out of state tuition is 160.1% higher at Lasell College than Eastern Connecticut State University ($26,000.00 vs. $9,996.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Connecticut State University than Lasell College ($21,205 vs. $28,477)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lasell College are 27.8% lower than costs at Eastern Connecticut State University ($13,500 vs. $17,258)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lasell College than Eastern Connecticut State University (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lasell College students is 254% larger than aid received Eastern Connecticut State University ($34,921 vs. $9,865)
ECSU vs. Lasell College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ECSU or Lasell College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lasell College or ECSU .
- Accepted freshman ECSU students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at Lasell College (3.12)
- Lasell College has a higher acceptance rate (82.3%) than ECSU (80.5%)
ECSU vs. Lasell College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ECSU or Lasell 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 Lasell College and ECSU.
- The graduation rate at ECSU is higher than Lasell College (49% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Eastern Connecticut State University earn on average $3,300 more per year than Lasell College graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $43,100)
- Eastern Connecticut State University students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Lasell College graduates. ($23,000 vs. $27,000)
- ECSU graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than Lasell College graduates. ($237 vs. $279)
- More Lasell College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ECSU students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/