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Overview |
ECSU | University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus | ||
| Location | Willimantic, CT | Waterbury, CT | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,082 | 768 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #432 | |||
| 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) | $6,470 | $15,672 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,706 | $38,340 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,106 | $15,388 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,628 | $9,990 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,993 | $11,254 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 84% |
Admission |
ECSU | University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,488 | 1,678 | ||
| Admitted | 4,052 | 1,643 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.8% | 97.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.7% | 14.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 980/1190 | 990/1230 | ||
| 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 | 14:1 | 22:1 | ||
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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 | 40% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 57% | ||
| 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 | 87% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 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 (4,082 students vs. 768 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 142.2% more expensive to attend than ECSU for in-state tuition ($15,672.00 vs. $6,470.00)
- Out of state tuition is 295% higher at University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus than Eastern Connecticut State University ($38,340.00 vs. $9,706.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Connecticut Tri Campus than ECSU ($9,990 vs. $18,628)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Connecticut Tri Campus are 4.7% lower than costs at Eastern Connecticut State University ($15,388 vs. $16,106)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Connecticut State University than University of Connecticut Tri Campus (100% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Connecticut Tri Campus students is 2.4% larger than aid received Eastern Connecticut State University ($11,254 vs. $10,993)
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 (97.9%) than ECSU (73.8%)
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/