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Overview |
ECSU | Union College | ||
| Location | Willimantic, CT | Schenectady, NY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,979 | 2,082 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #451 | #87 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | easternct.edu | union.edu | ||
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Costs |
ECSU | Union College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,664 | $66,105 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,996 | $66,105 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,258 | $16,389 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,205 | $42,884 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,865 | $38,751 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 94% |
Admission |
ECSU | Union College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,275 | 9,295 | ||
| Admitted | 4,249 | 4,070 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.5% | 43.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.5% | 13.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | |||
| SAT Range | 1110/1320 | 1310/1480 | ||
| 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 15, 2026 |
Academics |
ECSU | Union College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ECSU | Union College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 86% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $74,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $279 |
Diversity |
ECSU | Union College | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 0% |
Students |
ECSU | Union College | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 28% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 63% | ||
Campus |
ECSU | Union 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 Union College based on total student enrollment (3,979 students vs. 2,082 students)
ECSU vs. Union College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ECSU or Union College?
- Union College is 892% more expensive to attend than ECSU for in-state tuition ($66,105.00 vs. $6,664.00)
- Out of state tuition is 561.3% higher at Union College than Eastern Connecticut State University ($66,105.00 vs. $9,996.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Connecticut State University than Union College ($21,205 vs. $42,884)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Union College are 5.3% lower than costs at Eastern Connecticut State University ($16,389 vs. $17,258)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Connecticut State University as Union College (94% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Union College students is 292.8% larger than aid received Eastern Connecticut State University ($38,751 vs. $9,865)
ECSU vs. Union College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ECSU or Union College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Union College or ECSU .
- Accepted freshman Union College students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at ECSU (3.4)
- ECSU has a higher acceptance rate (80.5%) than Union College (43.8%)
ECSU vs. Union College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ECSU or Union 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 Union College and ECSU.
- The graduation rate at Union College is higher than Eastern Connecticut State University (86% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Union College earn on average $27,800 more per year than ECSU graduates after ten years. ($74,200 vs. $46,400)
- Eastern Connecticut State University students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Union College graduates. ($23,000 vs. $27,000)
- ECSU graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than Union College graduates. ($237 vs. $279)
- More Union College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ECSU students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/