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Overview |
ECSU | UD | ||
| Location | Willimantic, CT | Newark, DE | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,979 | 24,221 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #451 | #142 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | easternct.edu | udel.edu | ||
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Costs |
ECSU | UD | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,664 | $14,040 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,996 | $37,680 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,258 | $14,838 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,205 | $17,716 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,865 | $12,996 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 87% |
Admission |
ECSU | UD | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,275 | 37,690 | ||
| Admitted | 4,249 | 24,541 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.5% | 65.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.5% | 18.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.94 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 1110/1320 | 1200/1360 | ||
| 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 | UD | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ECSU | UD | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 78% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $61,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $24,203 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $250 |
Diversity |
ECSU | UD | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 1% |
Students |
ECSU | UD | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 35% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 64% | ||
Campus |
ECSU | UD | ||
| 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
- University of Delaware is larger than than ECSU based on total student enrollment (24,221 students vs. 3,979 students)
ECSU vs. UD Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ECSU or UD?
- University of Delaware is 110.7% more expensive to attend than ECSU for in-state tuition ($14,040.00 vs. $6,664.00)
- Out of state tuition is 277% higher at UD than Eastern Connecticut State University ($37,680.00 vs. $9,996.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Delaware than ECSU ($17,716 vs. $21,205)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Delaware are 16.3% lower than costs at Eastern Connecticut State University ($14,838 vs. $17,258)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Connecticut State University than University of Delaware (94% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Delaware students is 31.7% larger than aid received Eastern Connecticut State University ($12,996 vs. $9,865)
ECSU vs. UD Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ECSU or UD? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UD or ECSU .
- Accepted freshman UD students have a 0.54 point higher average high school GPA (3.94) than students at ECSU (3.4)
- ECSU has a higher acceptance rate (80.5%) than UD (65.1%)
ECSU vs. UD Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ECSU or UD? 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 UD and ECSU.
- The graduation rate at UD is higher than Eastern Connecticut State University (78% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from University of Delaware earn on average $14,900 more per year than ECSU graduates after ten years. ($61,300 vs. $46,400)
- Eastern Connecticut State University students graduate with a $1,203 lower median federal student loan debt than UD graduates. ($23,000 vs. $24,203)
- ECSU graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than UD graduates. ($237 vs. $250)
- More UD graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ECSU students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/