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CCSU WestConn SCSU Southern New Hampshire University Western New England University UConn RIC Roger Williams University University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus KSC USJ UHart| Eastern Connecticut State University | Post University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ECSU | Post University | ||
| Location | Willimantic, CT | Waterbury, CT | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,082 | 17,034 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #432 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | easternct.edu | post.edu | ||
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Costs |
ECSU | Post University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $15,310 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,706 | $15,310 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,106 | $11,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,628 | $18,307 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,993 | $8,967 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
ECSU | Post University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,488 | - | ||
| Admitted | 4,052 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.8% | |||
| Enrolled % | 17.7% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 980/1190 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
ECSU | Post University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ECSU | Post University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $44,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 29% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $279 |
Diversity |
ECSU | Post University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 26% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 74% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 40% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 21% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 26% |
Students |
ECSU | Post University | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 9% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 90% | ||
Campus |
ECSU | Post University | ||
| 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
- Post University is larger than than ECSU based on total student enrollment (17,034 students vs. 4,082 students)
ECSU vs. Post University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ECSU or Post University?
- Post University is 136.6% more expensive to attend than ECSU for in-state tuition ($15,310.00 vs. $6,470.00)
- Out of state tuition is 57.7% higher at Post University than Eastern Connecticut State University ($15,310.00 vs. $9,706.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Post University than ECSU ($18,307 vs. $18,628)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Post University are 38.8% lower than costs at Eastern Connecticut State University ($11,600 vs. $16,106)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Connecticut State University than Post University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Connecticut State University students is 22.6% larger than aid received Post University ($10,993 vs. $8,967)
Which college is harder to get into, ECSU or Post University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Post University or ECSU .
ECSU vs. Post University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ECSU or Post University? 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 Post University and ECSU.
- The graduation rate at ECSU is higher than Post University (49% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from Eastern Connecticut State University earn on average $2,100 more per year than Post University graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $44,300)
- Eastern Connecticut State University students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Post University graduates. ($23,000 vs. $27,000)
- ECSU graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than Post University graduates. ($237 vs. $279)
- More ECSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Post University students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 29%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/