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JMU VCU CNU Mason CCSU WestConn SCSU Longwood University William & Mary UVA Old Dominion Virginia Tech| Eastern Connecticut State University | University of Mary Washington | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ECSU | Mary Washington College | ||
| Location | Willimantic, CT | Fredericksburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,979 | 3,808 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #451 | #262 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | easternct.edu | umw.edu | ||
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Costs |
ECSU | Mary Washington College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,664 | $8,938 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,996 | $25,858 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,258 | $14,040 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,205 | $21,615 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,865 | $8,901 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 98% |
Admission |
ECSU | Mary Washington College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,275 | 4,606 | ||
| Admitted | 4,249 | 3,973 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.5% | 86.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.5% | 19.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 1110/1320 | 1140/1330 | ||
| 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 | Mary Washington College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ECSU | Mary Washington College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $55,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $222 |
Diversity |
ECSU | Mary Washington College | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 3% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 6% |
Students |
ECSU | Mary Washington College | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 10% | ||
Campus |
ECSU | Mary Washington College | ||
| 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
- Eastern Connecticut State University is larger than than Mary Washington College based on total student enrollment (3,979 students vs. 3,808 students)
ECSU vs. Mary Washington College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ECSU or Mary Washington College?
- University of Mary Washington is 34.1% more expensive to attend than ECSU for in-state tuition ($8,938.00 vs. $6,664.00)
- Out of state tuition is 158.7% higher at Mary Washington College than Eastern Connecticut State University ($25,858.00 vs. $9,996.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Connecticut State University than Mary Washington College ($21,205 vs. $21,615)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Mary Washington are 22.9% lower than costs at Eastern Connecticut State University ($14,040 vs. $17,258)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Mary Washington than Eastern Connecticut State University (98% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Connecticut State University students is 10.8% larger than aid received University of Mary Washington ($9,865 vs. $8,901)
ECSU vs. Mary Washington College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ECSU or Mary Washington College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mary Washington College or ECSU .
- Accepted freshman Mary Washington College students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at ECSU (3.4)
- Mary Washington College has a higher acceptance rate (86.3%) than ECSU (80.5%)
ECSU vs. Mary Washington College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ECSU or Mary Washington College? 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 Mary Washington College and ECSU.
- The graduation rate at Mary Washington College is higher than Eastern Connecticut State University (71% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from University of Mary Washington earn on average $9,100 more per year than ECSU graduates after ten years. ($55,500 vs. $46,400)
- University of Mary Washington students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than ECSU graduates. ($21,500 vs. $23,000)
- Mary Washington College graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than ECSU graduates. ($222 vs. $237)
- More Mary Washington College 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/