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CCSU WestConn SCSU Wentworth Institute of Technology Western New England University RIT UConn RIC University at Albany- SUNY Roger Williams University University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus KSC| Eastern Connecticut State University | SUNY Polytechnic Institute | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ECSU | SUNY Poly | ||
| Location | Willimantic, CT | Utica, NY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 3,979 | 2,704 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #451 | #307 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | easternct.edu | sunyit.edu | ||
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Costs |
ECSU | SUNY Poly | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,664 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,996 | $18,720 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,258 | $14,750 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,205 | $14,646 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,865 | $8,137 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 90% |
Admission |
ECSU | SUNY Poly | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,275 | 4,936 | ||
| Admitted | 4,249 | 3,872 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.5% | 78.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.5% | 10% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 1110/1320 | 1150/1330 | ||
| 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 | SUNY Poly | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ECSU | SUNY Poly | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $53,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $16,585 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $171 |
Diversity |
ECSU | SUNY Poly | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 19% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 0% |
Students |
ECSU | SUNY Poly | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 3% | ||
Campus |
ECSU | SUNY Poly | ||
| 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
- Eastern Connecticut State University is larger than than SUNY Poly based on total student enrollment (3,979 students vs. 2,704 students)
ECSU vs. SUNY Poly Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ECSU or SUNY Poly?
- SUNY Polytechnic Institute 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 87.3% higher at SUNY Poly than Eastern Connecticut State University ($18,720.00 vs. $9,996.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY Polytechnic Institute than ECSU ($14,646 vs. $21,205)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY Polytechnic Institute are 17% lower than costs at Eastern Connecticut State University ($14,750 vs. $17,258)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Connecticut State University than SUNY Polytechnic Institute (94% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Connecticut State University students is 21.2% larger than aid received SUNY Polytechnic Institute ($9,865 vs. $8,137)
ECSU vs. SUNY Poly Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ECSU or SUNY Poly? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNY Poly or ECSU .
- Accepted freshman SUNY Poly students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at ECSU (3.4)
- ECSU has a higher acceptance rate (80.5%) than SUNY Poly (78.4%)
ECSU vs. SUNY Poly Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ECSU or SUNY Poly? 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 Poly and ECSU.
- The graduation rate at ECSU is higher than SUNY Polytechnic Institute (49% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from SUNY Polytechnic Institute earn on average $6,800 more per year than ECSU graduates after ten years. ($53,200 vs. $46,400)
- SUNY Polytechnic Institute students graduate with a $6,415 lower median federal student loan debt than ECSU graduates. ($16,585 vs. $23,000)
- SUNY Poly graduates are paying $66 less per month on federal student loans than ECSU graduates. ($171 vs. $237)
- More ECSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNY Poly 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/