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Overview |
ECSU | Southern Polytechnic State University | ||
| Location | Willimantic, CT | Marietta, Georgia | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,979 | |||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #451 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | easternct.edu | spsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
ECSU | Southern Polytechnic State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,664 | $4,417 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,996 | $15,722 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,258 | $8,390 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,205 | $10,562 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,865 | $5,879 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 83% |
Admission |
ECSU | Southern Polytechnic State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,275 | 1,535 | ||
| Admitted | 4,249 | 1,212 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.5% | 79% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.5% | 65.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1110/1320 | 1110/1300 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required | ||
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Academics |
ECSU | Southern Polytechnic State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ECSU | Southern Polytechnic State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | N/A |
Diversity |
ECSU | Southern Polytechnic State University | ||
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| % Men | 1% | NaN | ||
| % Women | 2% | NaN | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | - | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 0% |
Students |
ECSU | Southern Polytechnic State University | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | - | ||
Campus |
ECSU | Southern Polytechnic State University | ||
| 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
- Eastern Connecticut State University is larger than than Southern Polytechnic State University based on total student enrollment (3,979 students vs. 0 students)
ECSU vs. Southern Polytechnic State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ECSU or Southern Polytechnic State University?
- Eastern Connecticut State University is 50.9% more expensive to attend than Southern Polytechnic State University for in-state tuition ($6,664.00 vs. $4,417.00)
- Out of state tuition is 57.3% higher at Southern Polytechnic State University than Eastern Connecticut State University ($15,722.00 vs. $9,996.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Polytechnic State University than ECSU ($10,562 vs. $21,205)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Polytechnic State University are 105.7% lower than costs at Eastern Connecticut State University ($8,390 vs. $17,258)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Connecticut State University than Southern Polytechnic State University (94% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Connecticut State University students is 67.8% larger than aid received Southern Polytechnic State University ($9,865 vs. $5,879)
ECSU vs. Southern Polytechnic State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ECSU or Southern Polytechnic State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Southern Polytechnic State University or ECSU .
- Accepted freshman Southern Polytechnic State University students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at ECSU (3.4)
- ECSU has a higher acceptance rate (80.5%) than Southern Polytechnic State University (79%)
ECSU vs. Southern Polytechnic State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ECSU or Southern Polytechnic 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 Southern Polytechnic State University and ECSU.
- The graduation rate at ECSU is higher than Southern Polytechnic State University (49% vs. 34%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/