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CCSU WestConn SCSU Western New England University UConn RIC Roger Williams University University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus KSC USJ UHart Penn State Altoona| Eastern Connecticut State University | Penn State Dubois | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ECSU | Penn State Dubois | ||
| Location | Willimantic, CT | Dubois, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,082 | 366 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #432 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | easternct.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
ECSU | Penn State Dubois | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $13,824 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,706 | $23,086 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,106 | $12,984 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,628 | $17,865 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,993 | $10,956 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 88% |
Admission |
ECSU | Penn State Dubois | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,488 | 511 | ||
| Admitted | 4,052 | 472 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.8% | 92.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.7% | 20.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 980/1190 | 1040/1200 | ||
| 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 | Penn State Dubois | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ECSU | Penn State Dubois | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $277 |
Diversity |
ECSU | Penn State Dubois | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 56% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 44% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 94% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 1% |
Students |
ECSU | Penn State Dubois | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 6% | ||
Campus |
ECSU | Penn State Dubois | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Eastern Connecticut State University is larger than than Penn State Dubois based on total student enrollment (4,082 students vs. 366 students)
ECSU vs. Penn State Dubois Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ECSU or Penn State Dubois?
- Penn State Dubois is 113.7% more expensive to attend than ECSU for in-state tuition ($13,824.00 vs. $6,470.00)
- Out of state tuition is 137.9% higher at Penn State Dubois than Eastern Connecticut State University ($23,086.00 vs. $9,706.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Dubois than ECSU ($17,865 vs. $18,628)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Dubois are 24% lower than costs at Eastern Connecticut State University ($12,984 vs. $16,106)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Connecticut State University than Penn State Dubois (100% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Connecticut State University students is 0.3% larger than aid received Penn State Dubois ($10,993 vs. $10,956)
ECSU vs. Penn State Dubois Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ECSU or Penn State Dubois? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Dubois or ECSU .
- Penn State Dubois has a higher acceptance rate (92.4%) than ECSU (73.8%)
ECSU vs. Penn State Dubois Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ECSU or Penn State Dubois? 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 Penn State Dubois and ECSU.
- The graduation rate at Penn State Dubois is higher than Eastern Connecticut State University (60% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Penn State Dubois earn on average $8,900 more per year than ECSU graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $46,400)
- Eastern Connecticut State University students graduate with a $3,818 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State Dubois graduates. ($23,000 vs. $26,818)
- ECSU graduates are paying $40 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Dubois graduates. ($237 vs. $277)
- More Penn State Dubois graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ECSU students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/