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CCSU WestConn SCSU Western New England University UConn RIC Roger Williams University University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus WPI KSC USJ UHart| Eastern Connecticut State University | New England Institute of Technology | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ECSU | New England Tech | ||
| Location | Willimantic, CT | Warwick, RI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,082 | 1,895 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #432 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | easternct.edu | neit.edu | ||
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Costs |
ECSU | New England Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $32,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,706 | $32,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,106 | $16,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,628 | $33,437 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,993 | $13,552 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 85% |
Admission |
ECSU | New England Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,488 | 2,375 | ||
| Admitted | 4,052 | 1,769 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.8% | 74.5%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.7% | 24.8%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 16/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 980/1190 | 920/1140 | ||
| 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 | New England Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ECSU | New England Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $42,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $206 |
Diversity |
ECSU | New England Tech | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 57% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 43% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 11% |
Students |
ECSU | New England Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 44% | ||
Campus |
ECSU | New England Tech | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Eastern Connecticut State University is larger than than New England Tech based on total student enrollment (4,082 students vs. 1,895 students)
ECSU vs. New England Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ECSU or New England Tech?
- New England Institute of Technology is 396.1% more expensive to attend than ECSU for in-state tuition ($32,100.00 vs. $6,470.00)
- Out of state tuition is 230.7% higher at New England Tech than Eastern Connecticut State University ($32,100.00 vs. $9,706.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Connecticut State University than New England Tech ($18,628 vs. $33,437)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Connecticut State University are 4.3% lower than costs at New England Institute of Technology ($16,106 vs. $16,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Connecticut State University than New England Institute of Technology (100% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by New England Institute of Technology students is 23.3% larger than aid received Eastern Connecticut State University ($13,552 vs. $10,993)
ECSU vs. New England Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ECSU or New England Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between New England Tech or ECSU .
- New England Tech has a higher acceptance rate (74.5%) than ECSU (73.8%)
ECSU vs. New England Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ECSU or New England Tech? 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 New England Tech and ECSU.
- Graduates from Eastern Connecticut State University earn on average $3,500 more per year than New England Tech graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $42,900)
- New England Institute of Technology students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than ECSU graduates. ($20,000 vs. $23,000)
- New England Tech graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than ECSU graduates. ($206 vs. $237)
- More ECSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former New England Tech students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/