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CCSU WestConn SCSU Western New England University UConn RIC Roger Williams University University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus KSC USJ UHart Quinnipiac| Eastern Connecticut State University | Patrick Henry College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ECSU | PHC | ||
| Location | Willimantic, CT | Purcellville, Virginia | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 3,979 | 408 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #451 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Non-Denominational | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | easternct.edu | phc.edu | ||
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Costs |
ECSU | PHC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,664 | $28,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,996 | $28,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,258 | $11,020 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,205 | $25,128 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,865 | $13,798 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 98% |
Admission |
ECSU | PHC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,275 | 222 | ||
| Admitted | 4,249 | 182 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.5% | 82% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.5% | 53.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.83 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 1110/1320 | 1220/1430 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 15, 2026 |
Academics |
ECSU | PHC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ECSU | PHC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | N/A |
Diversity |
ECSU | PHC | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 3% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | - | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 0% |
Students |
ECSU | PHC | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 16% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 83% | ||
Campus |
ECSU | PHC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Eastern Connecticut State University is larger than than PHC based on total student enrollment (3,979 students vs. 408 students)
ECSU vs. PHC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ECSU or PHC?
- Patrick Henry College is 326.2% more expensive to attend than ECSU for in-state tuition ($28,400.00 vs. $6,664.00)
- Out of state tuition is 184.1% higher at PHC than Eastern Connecticut State University ($28,400.00 vs. $9,996.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Connecticut State University than PHC ($21,205 vs. $25,128)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Patrick Henry College are 56.6% lower than costs at Eastern Connecticut State University ($11,020 vs. $17,258)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Patrick Henry College than Eastern Connecticut State University (98% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Patrick Henry College students is 39.9% larger than aid received Eastern Connecticut State University ($13,798 vs. $9,865)
ECSU vs. PHC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ECSU or PHC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PHC or ECSU .
- Accepted freshman PHC students have a 0.43 point higher average high school GPA (3.83) than students at ECSU (3.4)
- PHC has a higher acceptance rate (82%) than ECSU (80.5%)
ECSU vs. PHC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ECSU or PHC? 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 PHC and ECSU.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/