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Overview |
ECSU | Ramapo College of New Jersey | ||
| Location | Willimantic, CT | Mahwah, NJ | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,979 | 5,521 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #451 | #317 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | easternct.edu | ramapo.edu | ||
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Costs |
ECSU | Ramapo College of New Jersey | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,664 | $15,978 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,996 | $26,388 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,258 | $15,834 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,205 | $17,348 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,865 | $12,980 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 66% |
Admission |
ECSU | Ramapo College of New Jersey | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,275 | 7,553 | ||
| Admitted | 4,249 | 5,530 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.5% | 73.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.5% | 18.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1110/1320 | 1120/1270 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
ECSU | Ramapo College of New Jersey | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ECSU | Ramapo College of New Jersey | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $51,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $22,846 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $236 |
Diversity |
ECSU | Ramapo College of New Jersey | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 7% |
Students |
ECSU | Ramapo College of New Jersey | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 6% | ||
Campus |
ECSU | Ramapo College of New Jersey | ||
| 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
- Ramapo College of New Jersey is larger than than ECSU based on total student enrollment (5,521 students vs. 3,979 students)
ECSU vs. Ramapo College of New Jersey Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ECSU or Ramapo College of New Jersey?
- Ramapo College of New Jersey is 139.8% more expensive to attend than ECSU for in-state tuition ($15,978.00 vs. $6,664.00)
- Out of state tuition is 164% higher at Ramapo College of New Jersey than Eastern Connecticut State University ($26,388.00 vs. $9,996.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ramapo College of New Jersey than ECSU ($17,348 vs. $21,205)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ramapo College of New Jersey are 9% lower than costs at Eastern Connecticut State University ($15,834 vs. $17,258)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Connecticut State University than Ramapo College of New Jersey (94% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ramapo College of New Jersey students is 31.6% larger than aid received Eastern Connecticut State University ($12,980 vs. $9,865)
ECSU vs. Ramapo College of New Jersey Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ECSU or Ramapo College of New Jersey? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ramapo College of New Jersey or ECSU .
- Accepted freshman Ramapo College of New Jersey students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at ECSU (3.4)
- ECSU has a higher acceptance rate (80.5%) than Ramapo College of New Jersey (73.2%)
ECSU vs. Ramapo College of New Jersey Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ECSU or Ramapo College of New Jersey? 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 Ramapo College of New Jersey and ECSU.
- The graduation rate at Ramapo College of New Jersey is higher than Eastern Connecticut State University (71% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Ramapo College of New Jersey earn on average $5,000 more per year than ECSU graduates after ten years. ($51,400 vs. $46,400)
- Ramapo College of New Jersey students graduate with a $154 lower median federal student loan debt than ECSU graduates. ($22,846 vs. $23,000)
- Ramapo College of New Jersey graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than ECSU graduates. ($236 vs. $237)
- More Ramapo College of New Jersey graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ECSU students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/