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Overview |
ECSU | Long Island University-C W Post Campus | ||
| Location | Willimantic, CT | Brookville, NY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,979 | 16,322 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #451 | #477 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | easternct.edu | liu.edu | ||
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Costs |
ECSU | Long Island University-C W Post Campus | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,664 | $39,458 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,996 | $39,458 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,258 | $17,354 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,205 | $22,620 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,865 | $29,747 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 97% |
Admission |
ECSU | Long Island University-C W Post Campus | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,275 | 12,398 | ||
| Admitted | 4,249 | 11,130 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.5% | 89.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.5% | 10.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1110/1320 | 1140/1350 | ||
| 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 | Long Island University-C W Post Campus | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ECSU | Long Island University-C W Post Campus | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $54,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $263 |
Diversity |
ECSU | Long Island University-C W Post Campus | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 21% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 46% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 13% |
Students |
ECSU | Long Island University-C W Post Campus | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 21% | ||
Campus |
ECSU | Long Island University-C W Post Campus | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Long Island University C W Post Campus is larger than than ECSU based on total student enrollment (16,322 students vs. 3,979 students)
ECSU vs. Long Island University-C W Post Campus Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ECSU or Long Island University-C W Post Campus?
- Long Island University C W Post Campus is 492.1% more expensive to attend than ECSU for in-state tuition ($39,458.00 vs. $6,664.00)
- Out of state tuition is 294.7% higher at Long Island University-C W Post Campus than Eastern Connecticut State University ($39,458.00 vs. $9,996.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Connecticut State University than Long Island University-C W Post Campus ($21,205 vs. $22,620)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Connecticut State University are 0.6% lower than costs at Long Island University C W Post Campus ($17,258 vs. $17,354)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Long Island University C W Post Campus than Eastern Connecticut State University (97% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Long Island University C W Post Campus students is 201.5% larger than aid received Eastern Connecticut State University ($29,747 vs. $9,865)
ECSU vs. Long Island University-C W Post Campus Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ECSU or Long Island University-C W Post Campus? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Long Island University-C W Post Campus or ECSU .
- Accepted freshman ECSU students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at Long Island University-C W Post Campus (3.36)
- Long Island University-C W Post Campus has a higher acceptance rate (89.8%) than ECSU (80.5%)
ECSU vs. Long Island University-C W Post Campus Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ECSU or Long Island University-C W Post Campus? 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 Long Island University-C W Post Campus and ECSU.
- The graduation rate at ECSU is higher than Long Island University C W Post Campus (49% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Long Island University C W Post Campus earn on average $8,200 more per year than ECSU graduates after ten years. ($54,600 vs. $46,400)
- Eastern Connecticut State University students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Long Island University-C W Post Campus graduates. ($23,000 vs. $25,500)
- ECSU graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Long Island University-C W Post Campus graduates. ($237 vs. $263)
- More ECSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Long Island University-C W Post Campus students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/