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URI CCSU WestConn SCSU SHU Roger Williams University Bryant University Western New England University UConn Endicott College Johnson & Wales University-Providence Bridgewater State| Eastern Connecticut State University | Rhode Island College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ECSU | RIC | ||
| Location | Willimantic, CT | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,082 | 5,787 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #432 | #720 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | easternct.edu | ric.edu | ||
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Costs |
ECSU | RIC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $9,481 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,706 | $25,014 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,106 | $13,414 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,628 | $11,014 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,993 | $7,537 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 62% |
Admission |
ECSU | RIC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,488 | 3,921 | ||
| Admitted | 4,052 | 3,432 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.8% | 87.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.7% | 19.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.08 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 980/1190 | 870/1110 | ||
| 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 | Mar 15, 2025 |
Academics |
ECSU | RIC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ECSU | RIC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $42,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $21,200 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $219 |
Diversity |
ECSU | RIC | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 29% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 71% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 8% |
Students |
ECSU | RIC | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 20% | ||
Campus |
ECSU | RIC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Rhode Island College is larger than than ECSU based on total student enrollment (5,787 students vs. 4,082 students)
ECSU vs. RIC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ECSU or RIC?
- Rhode Island College is 46.5% more expensive to attend than ECSU for in-state tuition ($9,481.00 vs. $6,470.00)
- Out of state tuition is 157.7% higher at RIC than Eastern Connecticut State University ($25,014.00 vs. $9,706.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rhode Island College than ECSU ($11,014 vs. $18,628)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rhode Island College are 20.1% lower than costs at Eastern Connecticut State University ($13,414 vs. $16,106)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Connecticut State University than Rhode Island College (100% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Connecticut State University students is 45.9% larger than aid received Rhode Island College ($10,993 vs. $7,537)
ECSU vs. RIC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ECSU or RIC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RIC or ECSU .
- Accepted freshman ECSU students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at RIC (3.08)
- RIC has a higher acceptance rate (87.5%) than ECSU (73.8%)
ECSU vs. RIC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ECSU or RIC? 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 RIC and ECSU.
- The graduation rate at ECSU is higher than Rhode Island College (49% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Eastern Connecticut State University earn on average $4,400 more per year than RIC graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $42,000)
- Rhode Island College students graduate with a $1,800 lower median federal student loan debt than ECSU graduates. ($21,200 vs. $23,000)
- RIC graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than ECSU graduates. ($219 vs. $237)
- More ECSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former RIC students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/