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Overview |
ECSU | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Location | Willimantic, CT | Colchester, VT | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,979 | 1,370 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #451 | #342 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | easternct.edu | smcvt.edu | ||
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Costs |
ECSU | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,664 | $47,640 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,996 | $47,640 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,258 | $16,495 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,205 | $30,806 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,865 | $36,374 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 100% |
Admission |
ECSU | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,275 | 2,639 | ||
| Admitted | 4,249 | 2,424 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.5% | 91.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.5% | 13.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1110/1320 | 1150/1310 | ||
| 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 Michael's College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ECSU | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $52,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $289 |
Diversity |
ECSU | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 1% |
Students |
ECSU | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 29% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 68% | ||
Campus |
ECSU | Saint Michael's College | ||
| 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
- Eastern Connecticut State University is larger than than Saint Michael's College based on total student enrollment (3,979 students vs. 1,370 students)
ECSU vs. Saint Michael's College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ECSU or Saint Michael's College?
- Saint Michael's College is 614.9% more expensive to attend than ECSU for in-state tuition ($47,640.00 vs. $6,664.00)
- Out of state tuition is 376.6% higher at Saint Michael's College than Eastern Connecticut State University ($47,640.00 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 Michael's College ($21,205 vs. $30,806)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Michael's College are 4.6% lower than costs at Eastern Connecticut State University ($16,495 vs. $17,258)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Michael's College than Eastern Connecticut State University (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Michael's College students is 268.7% larger than aid received Eastern Connecticut State University ($36,374 vs. $9,865)
ECSU vs. Saint Michael's College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ECSU or Saint Michael's College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saint Michael's College or ECSU .
- Accepted freshman ECSU students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at Saint Michael's College (3.27)
- Saint Michael's College has a higher acceptance rate (91.9%) than ECSU (80.5%)
ECSU vs. Saint Michael's College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ECSU or Saint Michael's 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 Michael's College and ECSU.
- The graduation rate at Saint Michael's College is higher than Eastern Connecticut State University (82% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Saint Michael's College earn on average $6,200 more per year than ECSU graduates after ten years. ($52,600 vs. $46,400)
- Eastern Connecticut State University students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Michael's College graduates. ($23,000 vs. $28,000)
- ECSU graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Michael's College graduates. ($237 vs. $289)
- More Saint Michael's College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ECSU students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/