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Overview |
ECSU | Rutgers University-Camden | ||
| Location | Willimantic, CT | Camden, NJ | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,979 | 5,776 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #451 | #234 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | easternct.edu | rutgers.edu | ||
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Costs |
ECSU | Rutgers University-Camden | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,664 | $13,674 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,996 | $32,436 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,258 | $13,389 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,205 | $18,735 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,865 | $15,677 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 93% |
Admission |
ECSU | Rutgers University-Camden | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,275 | 11,951 | ||
| Admitted | 4,249 | 9,292 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.5% | 77.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.5% | 6.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.23 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1110/1320 | 1010/1255 | ||
| 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 | Rutgers University-Camden | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ECSU | Rutgers University-Camden | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $66,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $22,215 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $229 |
Diversity |
ECSU | Rutgers University-Camden | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 14% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 19% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 2% |
Students |
ECSU | Rutgers University-Camden | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 9% | ||
Campus |
ECSU | Rutgers University-Camden | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Rutgers University Camden is larger than than ECSU based on total student enrollment (5,776 students vs. 3,979 students)
ECSU vs. Rutgers University-Camden Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ECSU or Rutgers University-Camden?
- Rutgers University Camden is 105.2% more expensive to attend than ECSU for in-state tuition ($13,674.00 vs. $6,664.00)
- Out of state tuition is 224.5% higher at Rutgers University-Camden than Eastern Connecticut State University ($32,436.00 vs. $9,996.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rutgers University Camden than ECSU ($18,735 vs. $21,205)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rutgers University Camden are 28.9% lower than costs at Eastern Connecticut State University ($13,389 vs. $17,258)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Connecticut State University than Rutgers University Camden (94% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rutgers University Camden students is 58.9% larger than aid received Eastern Connecticut State University ($15,677 vs. $9,865)
ECSU vs. Rutgers University-Camden Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ECSU or Rutgers University-Camden? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Rutgers University-Camden or ECSU .
- Accepted freshman ECSU students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at Rutgers University-Camden (3.23)
- ECSU has a higher acceptance rate (80.5%) than Rutgers University-Camden (77.8%)
ECSU vs. Rutgers University-Camden Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ECSU or Rutgers University-Camden? 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 Rutgers University-Camden and ECSU.
- The graduation rate at Rutgers University-Camden is higher than Eastern Connecticut State University (61% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Rutgers University Camden earn on average $19,800 more per year than ECSU graduates after ten years. ($66,200 vs. $46,400)
- Rutgers University Camden students graduate with a $785 lower median federal student loan debt than ECSU graduates. ($22,215 vs. $23,000)
- Rutgers University-Camden graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than ECSU graduates. ($229 vs. $237)
- More Rutgers University-Camden graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ECSU students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/