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Overview |
ECSU | TCNJ | ||
| Location | Willimantic, CT | Ewing, NJ | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,979 | 7,652 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #451 | #164 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | easternct.edu | tcnj.edu | ||
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Costs |
ECSU | TCNJ | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,664 | $14,706 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,996 | $20,589 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,258 | $15,569 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,205 | $22,379 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,865 | $13,824 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 62% |
Admission |
ECSU | TCNJ | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,275 | 11,668 | ||
| Admitted | 4,249 | 7,251 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.5% | 62.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.5% | 21.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.29 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 1110/1320 | 1140/1340 | ||
| 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, 2025 |
Academics |
ECSU | TCNJ | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ECSU | TCNJ | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $62,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 85% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $240 |
Diversity |
ECSU | TCNJ | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 6% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 5% |
Students |
ECSU | TCNJ | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 5% | ||
Campus |
ECSU | TCNJ | ||
| 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
- The College of New Jersey is larger than than ECSU based on total student enrollment (7,652 students vs. 3,979 students)
ECSU vs. TCNJ Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ECSU or TCNJ?
- The College of New Jersey is 120.7% more expensive to attend than ECSU for in-state tuition ($14,706.00 vs. $6,664.00)
- Out of state tuition is 106% higher at TCNJ than Eastern Connecticut State University ($20,589.00 vs. $9,996.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Connecticut State University than TCNJ ($21,205 vs. $22,379)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The College of New Jersey are 10.8% lower than costs at Eastern Connecticut State University ($15,569 vs. $17,258)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Connecticut State University than The College of New Jersey (94% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The College of New Jersey students is 40.1% larger than aid received Eastern Connecticut State University ($13,824 vs. $9,865)
ECSU vs. TCNJ Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ECSU or TCNJ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TCNJ or ECSU .
- Accepted freshman ECSU students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at TCNJ (3.29)
- ECSU has a higher acceptance rate (80.5%) than TCNJ (62.1%)
ECSU vs. TCNJ Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ECSU or TCNJ? 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 TCNJ and ECSU.
- The graduation rate at TCNJ is higher than Eastern Connecticut State University (87% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from The College of New Jersey earn on average $15,700 more per year than ECSU graduates after ten years. ($62,100 vs. $46,400)
- Eastern Connecticut State University students graduate with a $250 lower median federal student loan debt than TCNJ graduates. ($23,000 vs. $23,250)
- ECSU graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than TCNJ graduates. ($237 vs. $240)
- More TCNJ graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ECSU students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/