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Overview |
ECSU | UHart | ||
| Location | Willimantic, CT | West Hartford, CT | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,082 | 5,732 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #432 | #322 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | easternct.edu | hartford.edu | ||
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Costs |
ECSU | UHart | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $42,851 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,706 | $42,851 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,106 | $13,512 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,628 | $31,687 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,993 | $29,250 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
ECSU | UHart | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,488 | 13,230 | ||
| Admitted | 4,052 | 10,948 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.8% | 82.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.7% | 10.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.26 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/28 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1190 | 1080/1290 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
ECSU | UHart | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ECSU | UHart | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $49,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $279 |
Diversity |
ECSU | UHart | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 4% |
Students |
ECSU | UHart | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 45% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 51% | ||
Campus |
ECSU | UHart | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Hartford is larger than than ECSU based on total student enrollment (5,732 students vs. 4,082 students)
ECSU vs. UHart Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ECSU or UHart?
- University of Hartford is 562.3% more expensive to attend than ECSU for in-state tuition ($42,851.00 vs. $6,470.00)
- Out of state tuition is 341.5% higher at UHart than Eastern Connecticut State University ($42,851.00 vs. $9,706.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Connecticut State University than UHart ($18,628 vs. $31,687)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Hartford are 19.2% lower than costs at Eastern Connecticut State University ($13,512 vs. $16,106)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Connecticut State University than University of Hartford (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Hartford students is 166.1% larger than aid received Eastern Connecticut State University ($29,250 vs. $10,993)
ECSU vs. UHart Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ECSU or UHart? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UHart or ECSU .
- Accepted freshman ECSU students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at UHart (3.26)
- UHart has a higher acceptance rate (82.8%) than ECSU (73.8%)
ECSU vs. UHart Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ECSU or UHart? 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 UHart and ECSU.
- The graduation rate at UHart is higher than Eastern Connecticut State University (56% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from University of Hartford earn on average $3,200 more per year than ECSU graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $46,400)
- Eastern Connecticut State University students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than UHart graduates. ($23,000 vs. $27,000)
- ECSU graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than UHart graduates. ($237 vs. $279)
- More UHart graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ECSU students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/