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Overview |
ECSU | Salem State University | ||
| Location | Willimantic, CT | Salem, MA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,082 | 6,539 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #432 | #733 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | easternct.edu | salemstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
ECSU | Salem State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $910 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,706 | $7,050 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,106 | $14,954 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,628 | $19,277 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,993 | $8,562 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
ECSU | Salem State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,488 | 5,093 | ||
| Admitted | 4,052 | 4,719 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.8% | 92.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.7% | 18.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.17 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 980/1190 | 986/1210 | ||
| 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 | Jun 1, 2025 |
Academics |
ECSU | Salem State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ECSU | Salem State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $44,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $24,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $248 |
Diversity |
ECSU | Salem State University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 2% |
Students |
ECSU | Salem State University | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 8% | ||
Campus |
ECSU | Salem State University | ||
| 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
- Salem State University is larger than than ECSU based on total student enrollment (6,539 students vs. 4,082 students)
ECSU vs. Salem State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ECSU or Salem State University?
- Eastern Connecticut State University is 611% more expensive to attend than Salem State University for in-state tuition ($6,470.00 vs. $910.00)
- Out of state tuition is 37.7% higher at ECSU than Salem State University ($9,706.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Connecticut State University than Salem State University ($18,628 vs. $19,277)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Salem State University are 7.7% lower than costs at Eastern Connecticut State University ($14,954 vs. $16,106)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Connecticut State University than Salem State University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Connecticut State University students is 28.4% larger than aid received Salem State University ($10,993 vs. $8,562)
ECSU vs. Salem State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ECSU or Salem State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Salem State University or ECSU .
- Accepted freshman ECSU students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at Salem State University (3.17)
- Salem State University has a higher acceptance rate (92.7%) than ECSU (73.8%)
ECSU vs. Salem State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ECSU or Salem 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 Salem State University and ECSU.
- The graduation rate at ECSU is higher than Salem State University (49% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Eastern Connecticut State University earn on average $2,000 more per year than Salem State University graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $44,400)
- Eastern Connecticut State University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Salem State University graduates. ($23,000 vs. $24,000)
- ECSU graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Salem State University graduates. ($237 vs. $248)
- More ECSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Salem State University students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/