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CCSU WestConn UNH Quinnipiac SHU University of Bridgeport Western New England University UConn East Stroudsburg University Jackson State University RIC UHart| Eastern Connecticut State University | Southern Connecticut State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ECSU | SCSU | ||
| Location | Willimantic, CT | New Haven, CT | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,082 | 8,889 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #432 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | easternct.edu | southernct.edu | ||
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Costs |
ECSU | SCSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $6,470 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,706 | $19,358 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,106 | $14,076 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,628 | $18,712 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,993 | $7,308 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 81% |
Admission |
ECSU | SCSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,488 | 8,316 | ||
| Admitted | 4,052 | 6,896 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.8% | 82.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.7% | 16% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 980/1190 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
ECSU | SCSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ECSU | SCSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $45,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $240 |
Diversity |
ECSU | SCSU | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 10% |
Students |
ECSU | SCSU | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 7% | ||
Campus |
ECSU | SCSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southern Connecticut State University is larger than than ECSU based on total student enrollment (8,889 students vs. 4,082 students)
ECSU vs. SCSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ECSU or SCSU?
- Eastern Connecticut State University and SCSU cost the same to attend based on in-state tuition ($6,470.00 vs. $6,470.00)
- Out of state tuition is 99.4% higher at SCSU than Eastern Connecticut State University ($19,358.00 vs. $9,706.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Connecticut State University than SCSU ($18,628 vs. $18,712)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Connecticut State University are 14.4% lower than costs at Eastern Connecticut State University ($14,076 vs. $16,106)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Connecticut State University than Southern Connecticut State University (100% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Connecticut State University students is 50.4% larger than aid received Southern Connecticut State University ($10,993 vs. $7,308)
ECSU vs. SCSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ECSU or SCSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SCSU or ECSU .
- Accepted freshman ECSU students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at SCSU (3.2)
- SCSU has a higher acceptance rate (82.9%) than ECSU (73.8%)
ECSU vs. SCSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ECSU or SCSU? 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 SCSU and ECSU.
- The graduation rate at ECSU is higher than Southern Connecticut State University (49% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Eastern Connecticut State University earn on average $600 more per year than SCSU graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $45,800)
- Eastern Connecticut State University students graduate with a $250 lower median federal student loan debt than SCSU graduates. ($23,000 vs. $23,250)
- ECSU graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than SCSU graduates. ($237 vs. $240)
- More ECSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SCSU students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/