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Overview |
ECSU | Springfield College | ||
| Location | Willimantic, CT | Springfield, MA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,979 | 2,785 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #451 | #258 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | easternct.edu | spfldcol.edu | ||
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Costs |
ECSU | Springfield College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,664 | $42,566 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,996 | $42,566 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,258 | $14,202 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,205 | $29,198 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,865 | $28,817 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 98% |
Admission |
ECSU | Springfield College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,275 | 3,614 | ||
| Admitted | 4,249 | 2,538 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.5% | 70.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.5% | 18.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| SAT Range | 1110/1320 | 1070/1260 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
ECSU | Springfield College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ECSU | Springfield College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $47,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $24,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $253 |
Diversity |
ECSU | Springfield College | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 21% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 1% |
Students |
ECSU | Springfield College | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 32% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 63% | ||
Campus |
ECSU | Springfield College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Eastern Connecticut State University is larger than than Springfield College based on total student enrollment (3,979 students vs. 2,785 students)
ECSU vs. Springfield College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ECSU or Springfield College?
- Springfield College is 538.7% more expensive to attend than ECSU for in-state tuition ($42,566.00 vs. $6,664.00)
- Out of state tuition is 325.8% higher at Springfield College than Eastern Connecticut State University ($42,566.00 vs. $9,996.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Connecticut State University than Springfield College ($21,205 vs. $29,198)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Springfield College are 21.5% lower than costs at Eastern Connecticut State University ($14,202 vs. $17,258)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Springfield College than Eastern Connecticut State University (98% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Springfield College students is 192.1% larger than aid received Eastern Connecticut State University ($28,817 vs. $9,865)
ECSU vs. Springfield College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ECSU or Springfield College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Springfield College or ECSU .
- Accepted freshman Springfield College students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at ECSU (3.4)
- ECSU has a higher acceptance rate (80.5%) than Springfield College (70.2%)
ECSU vs. Springfield College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ECSU or Springfield 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 Springfield College and ECSU.
- The graduation rate at Springfield College is higher than Eastern Connecticut State University (67% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Springfield College earn on average $800 more per year than ECSU graduates after ten years. ($47,200 vs. $46,400)
- Eastern Connecticut State University students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Springfield College graduates. ($23,000 vs. $24,500)
- ECSU graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Springfield College graduates. ($237 vs. $253)
- More ECSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Springfield College students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/