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Overview |
ECSU | SUNY College at Plattsburgh | ||
| Location | Willimantic, CT | Plattsburgh, NY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,979 | 4,417 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #451 | #478 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | easternct.edu | plattsburgh.edu | ||
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Costs |
ECSU | SUNY College at Plattsburgh | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,664 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,996 | $16,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,258 | $16,570 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,205 | $15,982 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,865 | $11,162 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 87% |
Admission |
ECSU | SUNY College at Plattsburgh | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,275 | 8,410 | ||
| Admitted | 4,249 | 6,323 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.5% | 75.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.5% | 12.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.11 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
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| SAT Range | 1110/1320 | 1100/1270 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
ECSU | SUNY College at Plattsburgh | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ECSU | SUNY College at Plattsburgh | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $44,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $227 |
Diversity |
ECSU | SUNY College at Plattsburgh | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 4% |
Students |
ECSU | SUNY College at Plattsburgh | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 5% | ||
Campus |
ECSU | SUNY College at Plattsburgh | ||
| 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 College at Plattsburgh is larger than than ECSU based on total student enrollment (4,417 students vs. 3,979 students)
ECSU vs. SUNY College at Plattsburgh Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ECSU or SUNY College at Plattsburgh?
- SUNY College at Plattsburgh 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 69.9% higher at SUNY College at Plattsburgh than Eastern Connecticut State University ($16,980.00 vs. $9,996.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY College at Plattsburgh than ECSU ($15,982 vs. $21,205)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY College at Plattsburgh are 4.2% lower than costs at Eastern Connecticut State University ($16,570 vs. $17,258)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Connecticut State University than SUNY College at Plattsburgh (94% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by SUNY College at Plattsburgh students is 13.1% larger than aid received Eastern Connecticut State University ($11,162 vs. $9,865)
ECSU vs. SUNY College at Plattsburgh Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ECSU or SUNY College at Plattsburgh? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNY College at Plattsburgh or ECSU .
- Accepted freshman ECSU students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at SUNY College at Plattsburgh (3.11)
- ECSU has a higher acceptance rate (80.5%) than SUNY College at Plattsburgh (75.2%)
ECSU vs. SUNY College at Plattsburgh Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ECSU or SUNY College at Plattsburgh? 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 SUNY College at Plattsburgh and ECSU.
- The graduation rate at SUNY College at Plattsburgh is higher than Eastern Connecticut State University (59% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Eastern Connecticut State University earn on average $2,400 more per year than SUNY College at Plattsburgh graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $44,000)
- SUNY College at Plattsburgh students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than ECSU graduates. ($22,000 vs. $23,000)
- SUNY College at Plattsburgh graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than ECSU graduates. ($227 vs. $237)
- More ECSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNY College at Plattsburgh students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/