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Overview |
ECSU | SFC | ||
| Location | Willimantic, CT | Brooklyn Heights, NY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,082 | 2,661 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #432 | #581 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | easternct.edu | sfc.edu | ||
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Costs |
ECSU | SFC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $27,188 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,706 | $27,188 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,106 | $18,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,628 | $18,602 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,993 | $17,294 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
ECSU | SFC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,488 | 4,272 | ||
| Admitted | 4,052 | 3,600 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.8% | 84.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.7% | 13.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 2.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/28 | 22/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1190 | 990/1240 | ||
| 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 | SFC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ECSU | SFC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $50,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $24,425 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $252 |
Diversity |
ECSU | SFC | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 40% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 20% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 9% |
Students |
ECSU | SFC | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 8% | ||
Campus |
ECSU | SFC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Eastern Connecticut State University is larger than than SFC based on total student enrollment (4,082 students vs. 2,661 students)
ECSU vs. SFC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ECSU or SFC?
- St. Francis College is 320.2% more expensive to attend than ECSU for in-state tuition ($27,188.00 vs. $6,470.00)
- Out of state tuition is 180.1% higher at SFC than Eastern Connecticut State University ($27,188.00 vs. $9,706.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at St. Francis College than ECSU ($18,602 vs. $18,628)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Connecticut State University are 11.8% lower than costs at St. Francis College ($16,106 vs. $18,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Connecticut State University than St. Francis College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by St. Francis College students is 57.3% larger than aid received Eastern Connecticut State University ($17,294 vs. $10,993)
ECSU vs. SFC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ECSU or SFC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SFC or ECSU .
- Accepted freshman ECSU students have a 0.5 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at SFC (2.9)
- SFC has a higher acceptance rate (84.3%) than ECSU (73.8%)
ECSU vs. SFC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ECSU or SFC? 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 SFC and ECSU.
- The graduation rate at SFC is higher than Eastern Connecticut State University (50% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from St. Francis College earn on average $3,600 more per year than ECSU graduates after ten years. ($50,000 vs. $46,400)
- Eastern Connecticut State University students graduate with a $1,425 lower median federal student loan debt than SFC graduates. ($23,000 vs. $24,425)
- ECSU graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than SFC graduates. ($237 vs. $252)
- More ECSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SFC students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/