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Overview |
ECSU | Saint Joseph's University | ||
| Location | Willimantic, CT | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,979 | 7,201 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #451 | #162 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | easternct.edu | sju.edu | ||
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Costs |
ECSU | Saint Joseph's University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,664 | $51,140 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,996 | $51,140 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,258 | $15,740 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,205 | $36,392 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,865 | $29,400 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 100% |
Admission |
ECSU | Saint Joseph's University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,275 | 8,751 | ||
| Admitted | 4,249 | 7,560 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.5% | 86.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.5% | 15.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 27/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 1110/1320 | 1150/1330 | ||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
ECSU | Saint Joseph's University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ECSU | Saint Joseph's University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $64,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $23,008 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $237 |
Diversity |
ECSU | Saint Joseph's University | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 22% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 2% |
Students |
ECSU | Saint Joseph's University | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 48% | ||
Campus |
ECSU | Saint Joseph's University | ||
| 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
- Saint Joseph's University is larger than than ECSU based on total student enrollment (7,201 students vs. 3,979 students)
ECSU vs. Saint Joseph's University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ECSU or Saint Joseph's University?
- Saint Joseph's University is 667.4% more expensive to attend than ECSU for in-state tuition ($51,140.00 vs. $6,664.00)
- Out of state tuition is 411.6% higher at Saint Joseph's University than Eastern Connecticut State University ($51,140.00 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 Joseph's University ($21,205 vs. $36,392)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Joseph's University are 9.6% lower than costs at Eastern Connecticut State University ($15,740 vs. $17,258)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Joseph's University than Eastern Connecticut State University (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Joseph's University students is 198% larger than aid received Eastern Connecticut State University ($29,400 vs. $9,865)
ECSU vs. Saint Joseph's University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ECSU or Saint Joseph's University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saint Joseph's University or ECSU .
- Accepted freshman Saint Joseph's University students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at ECSU (3.4)
- Saint Joseph's University has a higher acceptance rate (86.4%) than ECSU (80.5%)
ECSU vs. Saint Joseph's University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ECSU or Saint Joseph's 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 Saint Joseph's University and ECSU.
- The graduation rate at Saint Joseph's University is higher than Eastern Connecticut State University (76% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Saint Joseph's University earn on average $17,600 more per year than ECSU graduates after ten years. ($64,000 vs. $46,400)
- Eastern Connecticut State University students graduate with a $8 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Joseph's University graduates. ($23,000 vs. $23,008)
- Saint Joseph's University and ECSU graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($237 vs. $237)
- More Saint Joseph's University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ECSU students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/