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CCSU WestConn SCSU Minnesota State University-Mankato University of Minnesota-Duluth Winona State University MSU Moorhead University of St Thomas South Dakota State University NDSU Western New England University UConn| Eastern Connecticut State University | Saint Cloud State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ECSU | St. Cloud State University | ||
| Location | Willimantic, CT | Saint Cloud, MN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,082 | 10,420 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #432 | #710 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | easternct.edu | stcloudstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
ECSU | St. Cloud State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $8,811 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,706 | $18,695 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,106 | $9,950 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,628 | $14,065 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,993 | $6,042 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
ECSU | St. Cloud State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,488 | 4,810 | ||
| Admitted | 4,052 | 4,583 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.8% | 95.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.7% | 16.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/28 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1190 | 1027/1200 | ||
| 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 | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
ECSU | St. Cloud State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ECSU | St. Cloud State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $46,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $232 |
Diversity |
ECSU | St. Cloud State University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 1% |
Students |
ECSU | St. Cloud State University | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 11% | ||
Campus |
ECSU | St. Cloud State University | ||
| 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
- Saint Cloud State University is larger than than ECSU based on total student enrollment (10,420 students vs. 4,082 students)
ECSU vs. St. Cloud State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ECSU or St. Cloud State University?
- Saint Cloud State University is 36.2% more expensive to attend than ECSU for in-state tuition ($8,811.00 vs. $6,470.00)
- Out of state tuition is 92.6% higher at St. Cloud State University than Eastern Connecticut State University ($18,695.00 vs. $9,706.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Cloud State University than ECSU ($14,065 vs. $18,628)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Cloud State University are 61.9% lower than costs at Eastern Connecticut State University ($9,950 vs. $16,106)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Connecticut State University than Saint Cloud State University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Connecticut State University students is 81.9% larger than aid received Saint Cloud State University ($10,993 vs. $6,042)
ECSU vs. St. Cloud State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ECSU or St. Cloud State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St. Cloud State University or ECSU .
- Accepted freshman ECSU students have at the same average high school GPA (3.4) as students at St. Cloud State University (3.4)
- St. Cloud State University has a higher acceptance rate (95.3%) than ECSU (73.8%)
ECSU vs. St. Cloud State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ECSU or St. Cloud State University? 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 St. Cloud State University and ECSU.
- The graduation rate at ECSU is higher than Saint Cloud State University (49% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Saint Cloud State University earn on average $300 more per year than ECSU graduates after ten years. ($46,700 vs. $46,400)
- Saint Cloud State University students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than ECSU graduates. ($22,500 vs. $23,000)
- St. Cloud State University graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than ECSU graduates. ($232 vs. $237)
- More ECSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former St. Cloud State University students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/