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CCSU WestConn SCSU University of Maine Western New England University UConn SHU RIC URI Roger Williams University Westfield State University KSC| Eastern Connecticut State University | University of Connecticut Tri Campus | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ECSU | University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus | ||
| Location | Willimantic, CT | Waterbury, CT | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,979 | 760 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #451 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | easternct.edu | uconn.edu | ||
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Costs |
ECSU | University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,664 | $16,332 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,996 | $39,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,258 | $14,764 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,205 | $8,220 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,865 | $13,083 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 77% |
Admission |
ECSU | University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,275 | 2,137 | ||
| Admitted | 4,249 | 1,860 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.5% | 87% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.5% | 13.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Easy | ||
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| SAT Range | 1110/1320 | 960/1190 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
ECSU | University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ECSU | University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $62,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $222 |
Diversity |
ECSU | University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 5% |
Students |
ECSU | University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 0% | ||
Campus |
ECSU | University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Eastern Connecticut State University is larger than than University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus based on total student enrollment (3,979 students vs. 760 students)
ECSU vs. University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ECSU or University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus?
- University of Connecticut Tri Campus is 145.1% more expensive to attend than ECSU for in-state tuition ($16,332.00 vs. $6,664.00)
- Out of state tuition is 290.2% higher at University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus than Eastern Connecticut State University ($39,000.00 vs. $9,996.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Connecticut Tri Campus than ECSU ($8,220 vs. $21,205)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Connecticut Tri Campus are 16.9% lower than costs at Eastern Connecticut State University ($14,764 vs. $17,258)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Connecticut State University than University of Connecticut Tri Campus (94% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Connecticut Tri Campus students is 32.6% larger than aid received Eastern Connecticut State University ($13,083 vs. $9,865)
ECSU vs. University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ECSU or University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus or ECSU .
- University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus has a higher acceptance rate (87%) than ECSU (80.5%)
ECSU vs. University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ECSU or University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus? 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 University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus and ECSU.
- The graduation rate at University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus is higher than Eastern Connecticut State University (51% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from University of Connecticut Tri Campus earn on average $15,600 more per year than ECSU graduates after ten years. ($62,000 vs. $46,400)
- University of Connecticut Tri Campus students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than ECSU graduates. ($21,500 vs. $23,000)
- University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than ECSU graduates. ($222 vs. $237)
- More University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ECSU students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/