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Overview |
ECSU | Suffolk University | ||
| Location | Willimantic, CT | Boston, MA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,979 | 6,697 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #451 | #445 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | easternct.edu | suffolk.edu | ||
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Costs |
ECSU | Suffolk University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,664 | $44,812 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,996 | $44,812 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,258 | $19,562 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,205 | $33,089 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,865 | $29,627 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 98% |
Admission |
ECSU | Suffolk University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,275 | 10,101 | ||
| Admitted | 4,249 | 8,560 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.5% | 84.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.5% | 14.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/32 | |||
| SAT Range | 1110/1320 | 1090/1280 | ||
| 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 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
ECSU | Suffolk University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ECSU | Suffolk University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $59,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $279 |
Diversity |
ECSU | Suffolk University | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 21% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 40% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 23% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 9% |
Students |
ECSU | Suffolk University | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 36% | ||
Campus |
ECSU | Suffolk 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
- Suffolk University is larger than than ECSU based on total student enrollment (6,697 students vs. 3,979 students)
ECSU vs. Suffolk University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ECSU or Suffolk University?
- Suffolk University is 572.4% more expensive to attend than ECSU for in-state tuition ($44,812.00 vs. $6,664.00)
- Out of state tuition is 348.3% higher at Suffolk University than Eastern Connecticut State University ($44,812.00 vs. $9,996.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Connecticut State University than Suffolk University ($21,205 vs. $33,089)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Connecticut State University are 13.4% lower than costs at Suffolk University ($17,258 vs. $19,562)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Suffolk University than Eastern Connecticut State University (98% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Suffolk University students is 200.3% larger than aid received Eastern Connecticut State University ($29,627 vs. $9,865)
ECSU vs. Suffolk University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ECSU or Suffolk University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Suffolk University or ECSU .
- Accepted freshman ECSU students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at Suffolk University (3.33)
- Suffolk University has a higher acceptance rate (84.7%) than ECSU (80.5%)
ECSU vs. Suffolk University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ECSU or Suffolk 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 Suffolk University and ECSU.
- The graduation rate at Suffolk University is higher than Eastern Connecticut State University (54% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Suffolk University earn on average $12,700 more per year than ECSU graduates after ten years. ($59,100 vs. $46,400)
- Eastern Connecticut State University students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Suffolk University graduates. ($23,000 vs. $27,000)
- ECSU graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than Suffolk University graduates. ($237 vs. $279)
- More Suffolk University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ECSU students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/