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Overview |
ECSU | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
| Location | Willimantic, CT | Albany, NY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,979 | 16,880 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #451 | #242 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | easternct.edu | albany.edu | ||
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Costs |
ECSU | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,664 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,996 | $25,660 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,258 | $16,182 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,205 | $19,165 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,865 | $9,747 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 93% |
Admission |
ECSU | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,275 | 30,740 | ||
| Admitted | 4,249 | 21,477 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.5% | 69.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.5% | 13.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 1110/1320 | 1120/1320 | ||
| 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 1, 2026 |
Academics |
ECSU | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ECSU | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $55,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $21,065 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $217 |
Diversity |
ECSU | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 49% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 2% |
Students |
ECSU | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 4% | ||
Campus |
ECSU | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- SUNY at Albany is larger than than ECSU based on total student enrollment (16,880 students vs. 3,979 students)
ECSU vs. University at Albany- SUNY Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ECSU or University at Albany- SUNY?
- SUNY at Albany is 6.1% more expensive to attend than ECSU for in-state tuition ($7,070.00 vs. $6,664.00)
- Out of state tuition is 156.7% higher at University at Albany- SUNY than Eastern Connecticut State University ($25,660.00 vs. $9,996.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY at Albany than ECSU ($19,165 vs. $21,205)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY at Albany are 6.6% lower than costs at Eastern Connecticut State University ($16,182 vs. $17,258)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Connecticut State University than SUNY at Albany (94% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Connecticut State University students is 1.2% larger than aid received SUNY at Albany ($9,865 vs. $9,747)
ECSU vs. University at Albany- SUNY Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ECSU or University at Albany- SUNY? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University at Albany- SUNY or ECSU .
- Accepted freshman ECSU students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at University at Albany- SUNY (3.3)
- ECSU has a higher acceptance rate (80.5%) than University at Albany- SUNY (69.9%)
ECSU vs. University at Albany- SUNY Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ECSU or University at Albany- SUNY? 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 University at Albany- SUNY and ECSU.
- The graduation rate at University at Albany- SUNY is higher than Eastern Connecticut State University (64% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from SUNY at Albany earn on average $9,400 more per year than ECSU graduates after ten years. ($55,800 vs. $46,400)
- SUNY at Albany students graduate with a $1,935 lower median federal student loan debt than ECSU graduates. ($21,065 vs. $23,000)
- University at Albany- SUNY graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than ECSU graduates. ($217 vs. $237)
- More University at Albany- SUNY 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/