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CCSU WestConn SCSU Western New England University UConn RIC Roger Williams University University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus KSC Buffalo State College UHart USJ| Eastern Connecticut State University | Medaille College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ECSU | Medaille College | ||
| Location | Willimantic, CT | Buffalo, NY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,082 | 1,727 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #432 | #879 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | easternct.edu | medaille.edu | ||
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Costs |
ECSU | Medaille College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $33,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,706 | $33,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,106 | $14,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,628 | $14,992 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,993 | $25,196 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
ECSU | Medaille College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,488 | 1,689 | ||
| Admitted | 4,052 | 1,162 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.8% | 68.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.7% | 31.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.14 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 16/28 | 17/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1190 | 930/1140 | ||
| 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 | Medaille College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ECSU | Medaille College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $42,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $258 |
Diversity |
ECSU | Medaille College | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 28% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 72% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 7% |
Students |
ECSU | Medaille College | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 21% | ||
Campus |
ECSU | Medaille College | ||
| 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
- Eastern Connecticut State University is larger than than Medaille College based on total student enrollment (4,082 students vs. 1,727 students)
ECSU vs. Medaille College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ECSU or Medaille College?
- Medaille College is 410% more expensive to attend than ECSU for in-state tuition ($33,000.00 vs. $6,470.00)
- Out of state tuition is 240% higher at Medaille College than Eastern Connecticut State University ($33,000.00 vs. $9,706.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Medaille College than ECSU ($14,992 vs. $18,628)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Medaille College are 15% lower than costs at Eastern Connecticut State University ($14,000 vs. $16,106)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Connecticut State University than Medaille College (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Medaille College students is 129.2% larger than aid received Eastern Connecticut State University ($25,196 vs. $10,993)
ECSU vs. Medaille College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ECSU or Medaille College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Medaille College or ECSU .
- Accepted freshman ECSU students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at Medaille College (3.14)
- ECSU has a higher acceptance rate (73.8%) than Medaille College (68.8%)
ECSU vs. Medaille College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ECSU or Medaille 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 Medaille College and ECSU.
- The graduation rate at Medaille College is higher than Eastern Connecticut State University (50% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Eastern Connecticut State University earn on average $3,700 more per year than Medaille College graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $42,700)
- Eastern Connecticut State University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Medaille College graduates. ($23,000 vs. $25,000)
- ECSU graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Medaille College graduates. ($237 vs. $258)
- More ECSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Medaille College students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/