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Pace University-New York CCSU WestConn SCSU Manhattan College St John's Western New England University UConn FDU RIC Mount St. Mary's University Montclair State University| Eastern Connecticut State University | Marymount Manhattan College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ECSU | MMC | ||
| Location | Willimantic, CT | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,979 | 1,648 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #451 | #453 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | easternct.edu | mmm.edu | ||
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Costs |
ECSU | MMC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,664 | $38,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,996 | $38,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,258 | $20,191 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,205 | $38,426 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,865 | $25,446 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 100% |
Admission |
ECSU | MMC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,275 | 8,138 | ||
| Admitted | 4,249 | 6,419 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.5% | 78.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.5% | 7.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1110/1320 | 1100/1300 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
ECSU | MMC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ECSU | MMC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $242 |
Diversity |
ECSU | MMC | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 5% |
Students |
ECSU | MMC | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 28% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 70% | ||
Campus |
ECSU | MMC | ||
| 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 MMC based on total student enrollment (3,979 students vs. 1,648 students)
ECSU vs. MMC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ECSU or MMC?
- Marymount Manhattan College is 476.2% more expensive to attend than ECSU for in-state tuition ($38,400.00 vs. $6,664.00)
- Out of state tuition is 284.2% higher at MMC than Eastern Connecticut State University ($38,400.00 vs. $9,996.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Connecticut State University than MMC ($21,205 vs. $38,426)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Connecticut State University are 17% lower than costs at Marymount Manhattan College ($17,258 vs. $20,191)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Marymount Manhattan College than Eastern Connecticut State University (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marymount Manhattan College students is 157.9% larger than aid received Eastern Connecticut State University ($25,446 vs. $9,865)
ECSU vs. MMC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ECSU or MMC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MMC or ECSU .
- Accepted freshman MMC students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at ECSU (3.4)
- ECSU has a higher acceptance rate (80.5%) than MMC (78.9%)
ECSU vs. MMC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ECSU or MMC? 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 MMC and ECSU.
- The graduation rate at ECSU is higher than Marymount Manhattan College (49% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Eastern Connecticut State University earn on average $1,600 more per year than MMC graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $44,800)
- Eastern Connecticut State University students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than MMC graduates. ($23,000 vs. $23,500)
- ECSU graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than MMC graduates. ($237 vs. $242)
- More ECSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MMC students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/