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CCSU WestConn SCSU East Stroudsburg University MUW Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania Western New England University UConn PennWest Clarion Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania Penn State Schuylkill RIC| Eastern Connecticut State University | Lock Haven University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ECSU | LHU | ||
| Location | Willimantic, CT | Lock Haven, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,082 | 2,920 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #432 | #1035 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | easternct.edu | lhup.edu | ||
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Costs |
ECSU | LHU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,706 | $17,290 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,106 | $10,350 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,628 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,993 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 0% |
Admission |
ECSU | LHU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,488 | - | ||
| Admitted | 4,052 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.8% | |||
| Enrolled % | 17.7% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 980/1190 | 980/1190 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
ECSU | LHU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ECSU | LHU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $42,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $279 |
Diversity |
ECSU | LHU | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 2% |
Students |
ECSU | LHU | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 8% | ||
Campus |
ECSU | LHU | ||
| 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 LHU based on total student enrollment (4,082 students vs. 2,920 students)
ECSU vs. LHU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ECSU or LHU?
- Lock Haven University is 19.3% more expensive to attend than ECSU for in-state tuition ($7,716.00 vs. $6,470.00)
- Out of state tuition is 78.1% higher at LHU than Eastern Connecticut State University ($17,290.00 vs. $9,706.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lock Haven University are 55.6% lower than costs at Eastern Connecticut State University ($10,350 vs. $16,106)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Connecticut State University than Lock Haven University (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Connecticut State University students is ?% larger than aid received Lock Haven University ($10,993 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, ECSU or LHU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LHU or ECSU .
- Accepted freshman LHU students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at ECSU (3.4)
ECSU vs. LHU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ECSU or LHU? 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 LHU and ECSU.
- The graduation rate at ECSU is higher than Lock Haven University (49% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Eastern Connecticut State University earn on average $4,300 more per year than LHU graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $42,100)
- Eastern Connecticut State University students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than LHU graduates. ($23,000 vs. $27,000)
- ECSU graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than LHU graduates. ($237 vs. $279)
- More ECSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former LHU students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/