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Overview |
ECSU | Stockton | ||
| Location | Willimantic, CT | Galloway, NJ | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 4,082 | 9,080 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #432 | #553 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | easternct.edu | stockton.edu | ||
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Costs |
ECSU | Stockton | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $12,740 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,706 | $20,474 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,106 | $13,564 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,628 | $18,515 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,993 | $11,635 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
ECSU | Stockton | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,488 | 9,591 | ||
| Admitted | 4,052 | 8,204 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.8% | 85.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.7% | 19% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/28 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1190 | 1050/1250 | ||
| 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 | Sep 1, 2024 |
Academics |
ECSU | Stockton | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ECSU | Stockton | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $49,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $21,108 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $218 |
Diversity |
ECSU | Stockton | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 1% |
Students |
ECSU | Stockton | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 3% | ||
Campus |
ECSU | Stockton | ||
| 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
- Stockton University is larger than than ECSU based on total student enrollment (9,080 students vs. 4,082 students)
ECSU vs. Stockton Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ECSU or Stockton?
- Stockton University is 96.9% more expensive to attend than ECSU for in-state tuition ($12,740.00 vs. $6,470.00)
- Out of state tuition is 110.9% higher at Stockton than Eastern Connecticut State University ($20,474.00 vs. $9,706.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Stockton University than ECSU ($18,515 vs. $18,628)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Stockton University are 18.7% lower than costs at Eastern Connecticut State University ($13,564 vs. $16,106)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Connecticut State University than Stockton University (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Stockton University students is 5.8% larger than aid received Eastern Connecticut State University ($11,635 vs. $10,993)
ECSU vs. Stockton Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ECSU or Stockton? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Stockton or ECSU .
- Accepted freshman Stockton students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at ECSU (3.4)
- Stockton has a higher acceptance rate (85.5%) than ECSU (73.8%)
ECSU vs. Stockton Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ECSU or Stockton? 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 Stockton and ECSU.
- The graduation rate at Stockton is higher than Eastern Connecticut State University (66% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Stockton University earn on average $2,700 more per year than ECSU graduates after ten years. ($49,100 vs. $46,400)
- Stockton University students graduate with a $1,892 lower median federal student loan debt than ECSU graduates. ($21,108 vs. $23,000)
- Stockton graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than ECSU graduates. ($218 vs. $237)
- More ECSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Stockton students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/