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Overview |
ECSU | USJ | ||
| Location | Willimantic, CT | West Hartford, CT | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,082 | 1,992 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #432 | #290 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | easternct.edu | usj.edu | ||
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Costs |
ECSU | USJ | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $42,050 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,706 | $42,050 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,106 | $13,240 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,628 | $25,860 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,993 | $28,311 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
ECSU | USJ | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,488 | 1,654 | ||
| Admitted | 4,052 | 1,238 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.8% | 74.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.7% | 15.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 980/1190 | 1070/1275 | ||
| 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 | USJ | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ECSU | USJ | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $51,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $279 |
Diversity |
ECSU | USJ | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 23% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 77% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 6% |
Students |
ECSU | USJ | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 16% | ||
Campus |
ECSU | USJ | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Eastern Connecticut State University is larger than than USJ based on total student enrollment (4,082 students vs. 1,992 students)
ECSU vs. USJ Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ECSU or USJ?
- University of Saint Joseph is 549.9% more expensive to attend than ECSU for in-state tuition ($42,050.00 vs. $6,470.00)
- Out of state tuition is 333.2% higher at USJ than Eastern Connecticut State University ($42,050.00 vs. $9,706.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Connecticut State University than USJ ($18,628 vs. $25,860)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Saint Joseph are 21.6% lower than costs at Eastern Connecticut State University ($13,240 vs. $16,106)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Connecticut State University as University of Saint Joseph (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Saint Joseph students is 157.5% larger than aid received Eastern Connecticut State University ($28,311 vs. $10,993)
ECSU vs. USJ Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ECSU or USJ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USJ or ECSU .
- Accepted freshman USJ students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at ECSU (3.4)
- USJ has a higher acceptance rate (74.8%) than ECSU (73.8%)
ECSU vs. USJ Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ECSU or USJ? 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 USJ and ECSU.
- The graduation rate at USJ is higher than Eastern Connecticut State University (56% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from University of Saint Joseph earn on average $4,800 more per year than ECSU graduates after ten years. ($51,200 vs. $46,400)
- Eastern Connecticut State University students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than USJ graduates. ($23,000 vs. $27,000)
- ECSU graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than USJ graduates. ($237 vs. $279)
- More ECSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former USJ students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/