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Overview |
ECSU | Saint Anselm College | ||
| Location | Willimantic, CT | Manchester, NH | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,979 | 2,078 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #451 | #272 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | easternct.edu | anselm.edu | ||
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Costs |
ECSU | Saint Anselm College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,664 | $45,360 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,996 | $45,360 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,258 | $16,520 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,205 | $35,091 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,865 | $30,009 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 100% |
Admission |
ECSU | Saint Anselm College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,275 | 4,165 | ||
| Admitted | 4,249 | 3,262 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.5% | 78.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.5% | 17.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 1110/1320 | 1090/1270 | ||
| 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 | Saint Anselm College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ECSU | Saint Anselm College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $60,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $279 |
Diversity |
ECSU | Saint Anselm College | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 9% |
Students |
ECSU | Saint Anselm College | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 19% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 80% | ||
Campus |
ECSU | Saint Anselm College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Eastern Connecticut State University is larger than than Saint Anselm College based on total student enrollment (3,979 students vs. 2,078 students)
ECSU vs. Saint Anselm College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ECSU or Saint Anselm College?
- Saint Anselm College is 580.7% more expensive to attend than ECSU for in-state tuition ($45,360.00 vs. $6,664.00)
- Out of state tuition is 353.8% higher at Saint Anselm College than Eastern Connecticut State University ($45,360.00 vs. $9,996.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Connecticut State University than Saint Anselm College ($21,205 vs. $35,091)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Anselm College are 4.5% lower than costs at Eastern Connecticut State University ($16,520 vs. $17,258)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Anselm College than Eastern Connecticut State University (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Anselm College students is 204.2% larger than aid received Eastern Connecticut State University ($30,009 vs. $9,865)
ECSU vs. Saint Anselm College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ECSU or Saint Anselm College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saint Anselm College or ECSU .
- Accepted freshman ECSU students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at Saint Anselm College (3.39)
- ECSU has a higher acceptance rate (80.5%) than Saint Anselm College (78.3%)
ECSU vs. Saint Anselm College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ECSU or Saint Anselm College? 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 Saint Anselm College and ECSU.
- The graduation rate at Saint Anselm College is higher than Eastern Connecticut State University (73% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Saint Anselm College earn on average $13,700 more per year than ECSU graduates after ten years. ($60,100 vs. $46,400)
- Eastern Connecticut State University students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Anselm College graduates. ($23,000 vs. $27,000)
- ECSU graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Anselm College graduates. ($237 vs. $279)
- More Saint Anselm College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ECSU students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/