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CCSU WestConn SCSU Western New England University UConn RIC Roger Williams University University of Maine University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus KSC USJ UHart| Eastern Connecticut State University | University of Maine at Farmington | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ECSU | UMF | ||
| Location | Willimantic, CT | Farmington, ME | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,979 | 1,950 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #451 | #772 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | easternct.edu | maine.edu | ||
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Costs |
ECSU | UMF | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,664 | $8,910 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,996 | $21,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,258 | $10,970 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,205 | $15,383 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,865 | $8,869 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 96% |
Admission |
ECSU | UMF | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,275 | 1,306 | ||
| Admitted | 4,249 | 1,275 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.5% | 97.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.5% | 18% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.15 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Moderate | ||
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| SAT Range | 1110/1320 | 915/1210 | ||
| 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 | UMF | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ECSU | UMF | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $35,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $279 |
Diversity |
ECSU | UMF | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 15% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 6% |
Students |
ECSU | UMF | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 20% | ||
Campus |
ECSU | UMF | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Eastern Connecticut State University is larger than than UMF based on total student enrollment (3,979 students vs. 1,950 students)
ECSU vs. UMF Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ECSU or UMF?
- University of Maine at Farmington is 33.7% more expensive to attend than ECSU for in-state tuition ($8,910.00 vs. $6,664.00)
- Out of state tuition is 110.1% higher at UMF than Eastern Connecticut State University ($21,000.00 vs. $9,996.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Maine at Farmington than ECSU ($15,383 vs. $21,205)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Maine at Farmington are 57.3% lower than costs at Eastern Connecticut State University ($10,970 vs. $17,258)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Maine at Farmington than Eastern Connecticut State University (96% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Connecticut State University students is 11.2% larger than aid received University of Maine at Farmington ($9,865 vs. $8,869)
ECSU vs. UMF Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ECSU or UMF? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UMF or ECSU .
- Accepted freshman ECSU students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at UMF (3.15)
- UMF has a higher acceptance rate (97.6%) than ECSU (80.5%)
ECSU vs. UMF Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ECSU or UMF? 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 UMF and ECSU.
- The graduation rate at UMF is higher than Eastern Connecticut State University (59% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Eastern Connecticut State University earn on average $11,200 more per year than UMF graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $35,200)
- Eastern Connecticut State University students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than UMF graduates. ($23,000 vs. $27,000)
- ECSU graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than UMF graduates. ($237 vs. $279)
- More ECSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UMF students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/