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Overview |
ECSU | Salve Regina University | ||
| Location | Willimantic, CT | Newport, RI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,979 | 2,836 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #451 | #304 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | easternct.edu | salve.edu | ||
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Costs |
ECSU | Salve Regina University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,664 | $47,180 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,996 | $47,180 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,258 | $17,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,205 | $37,794 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,865 | $29,790 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 100% |
Admission |
ECSU | Salve Regina University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,275 | 5,697 | ||
| Admitted | 4,249 | 3,983 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.5% | 69.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.5% | 13.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1110/1320 | 1160/1295 | ||
| 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 | Salve Regina University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ECSU | Salve Regina University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $54,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $279 |
Diversity |
ECSU | Salve Regina University | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 6% |
Students |
ECSU | Salve Regina University | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 86% | ||
Campus |
ECSU | Salve Regina 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
- Eastern Connecticut State University is larger than than Salve Regina University based on total student enrollment (3,979 students vs. 2,836 students)
ECSU vs. Salve Regina University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ECSU or Salve Regina University?
- Salve Regina University is 608% more expensive to attend than ECSU for in-state tuition ($47,180.00 vs. $6,664.00)
- Out of state tuition is 372% higher at Salve Regina University than Eastern Connecticut State University ($47,180.00 vs. $9,996.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Connecticut State University than Salve Regina University ($21,205 vs. $37,794)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Connecticut State University are 1.4% lower than costs at Salve Regina University ($17,258 vs. $17,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Salve Regina University than Eastern Connecticut State University (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Salve Regina University students is 202% larger than aid received Eastern Connecticut State University ($29,790 vs. $9,865)
ECSU vs. Salve Regina University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ECSU or Salve Regina University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Salve Regina University or ECSU .
- Accepted freshman Salve Regina University students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at ECSU (3.4)
- ECSU has a higher acceptance rate (80.5%) than Salve Regina University (69.9%)
ECSU vs. Salve Regina University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ECSU or Salve Regina 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 Salve Regina University and ECSU.
- The graduation rate at Salve Regina University is higher than Eastern Connecticut State University (73% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Salve Regina University earn on average $7,900 more per year than ECSU graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $46,400)
- Eastern Connecticut State University students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Salve Regina University graduates. ($23,000 vs. $27,000)
- ECSU graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than Salve Regina University graduates. ($237 vs. $279)
- More Salve Regina University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ECSU students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/