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RPI Clarkson UB Binghamton University Stevens Syracuse Drexel IIT U of R MIT NJIT CCSU| Eastern Connecticut State University | Rochester Institute of Technology | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ECSU | RIT | ||
| Location | Willimantic, CT | Rochester, NY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,979 | 16,863 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #451 | #182 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | easternct.edu | rit.edu | ||
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Costs |
ECSU | RIT | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,664 | $56,136 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,996 | $56,136 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,258 | $15,516 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,205 | $39,753 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,865 | $31,931 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 99% |
Admission |
ECSU | RIT | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,275 | 24,269 | ||
| Admitted | 4,249 | 17,328 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.5% | 71.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.5% | 17.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | |||
| SAT Range | 1110/1320 | 1280/1460 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
ECSU | RIT | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ECSU | RIT | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $64,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $289 |
Diversity |
ECSU | RIT | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 5% |
Students |
ECSU | RIT | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 45% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 52% | ||
Campus |
ECSU | RIT | ||
| 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
- Rochester Institute of Technology is larger than than ECSU based on total student enrollment (16,863 students vs. 3,979 students)
ECSU vs. RIT Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ECSU or RIT ?
- Rochester Institute of Technology is 742.4% more expensive to attend than ECSU for in-state tuition ($56,136.00 vs. $6,664.00)
- Out of state tuition is 461.6% higher at RIT than Eastern Connecticut State University ($56,136.00 vs. $9,996.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Connecticut State University than RIT ($21,205 vs. $39,753)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rochester Institute of Technology are 11.2% lower than costs at Eastern Connecticut State University ($15,516 vs. $17,258)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rochester Institute of Technology than Eastern Connecticut State University (99% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rochester Institute of Technology students is 223.7% larger than aid received Eastern Connecticut State University ($31,931 vs. $9,865)
ECSU vs. RIT Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ECSU or RIT ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RIT or ECSU .
- Accepted freshman RIT students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at ECSU (3.4)
- ECSU has a higher acceptance rate (80.5%) than RIT (71.4%)
ECSU vs. RIT Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ECSU or RIT ? 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 RIT and ECSU.
- The graduation rate at RIT is higher than Eastern Connecticut State University (64% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Rochester Institute of Technology earn on average $18,500 more per year than ECSU graduates after ten years. ($64,900 vs. $46,400)
- Eastern Connecticut State University students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than RIT graduates. ($23,000 vs. $28,000)
- ECSU graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than RIT graduates. ($237 vs. $289)
- More RIT graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ECSU students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/