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CCSU WestConn SCSU Massachusetts Maritime Academy City College of New York SUNY Stony Brook Maine Maritime Academy Western New England University UConn State University of New York at New Paltz RIC Roger Williams University| Eastern Connecticut State University | SUNY Maritime College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ECSU | SUNY Maritime College | ||
| Location | Willimantic, CT | Throggs Neck, NY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,979 | 1,350 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #451 | #398 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | easternct.edu | sunymaritime.edu | ||
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Costs |
ECSU | SUNY Maritime College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,664 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,996 | $16,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,258 | $16,146 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,205 | $20,398 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,865 | $8,231 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 63% |
Admission |
ECSU | SUNY Maritime College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,275 | 1,629 | ||
| Admitted | 4,249 | 1,279 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.5% | 78.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.5% | 21.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1110/1320 | 1091/1285 | ||
| 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 | Jan 31, 2026 |
Academics |
ECSU | SUNY Maritime College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ECSU | SUNY Maritime College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $79,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $26,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $274 |
Diversity |
ECSU | SUNY Maritime College | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 5% |
Students |
ECSU | SUNY Maritime College | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 18% | ||
Campus |
ECSU | SUNY Maritime College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Eastern Connecticut State University is larger than than SUNY Maritime College based on total student enrollment (3,979 students vs. 1,350 students)
ECSU vs. SUNY Maritime College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ECSU or SUNY Maritime College?
- SUNY Maritime College 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 Maritime College 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 Maritime College than ECSU ($20,398 vs. $21,205)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY Maritime College are 6.9% lower than costs at Eastern Connecticut State University ($16,146 vs. $17,258)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Connecticut State University than SUNY Maritime College (94% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Connecticut State University students is 19.9% larger than aid received SUNY Maritime College ($9,865 vs. $8,231)
ECSU vs. SUNY Maritime College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ECSU or SUNY Maritime College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNY Maritime College or ECSU .
- Accepted freshman ECSU students have at the same average high school GPA (3.4) as students at SUNY Maritime College (3.4)
- ECSU has a higher acceptance rate (80.5%) than SUNY Maritime College (78.5%)
ECSU vs. SUNY Maritime College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ECSU or SUNY Maritime College? 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 Maritime College and ECSU.
- The graduation rate at ECSU is higher than SUNY Maritime College (49% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from SUNY Maritime College earn on average $33,300 more per year than ECSU graduates after ten years. ($79,700 vs. $46,400)
- Eastern Connecticut State University students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than SUNY Maritime College graduates. ($23,000 vs. $26,500)
- ECSU graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than SUNY Maritime College graduates. ($237 vs. $274)
- More SUNY Maritime College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ECSU students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/