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Overview |
ECSU | UMBC | ||
| Location | Willimantic, CT | Baltimore, MD | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,979 | 14,148 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #451 | #263 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | easternct.edu | umbc.edu | ||
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Costs |
ECSU | UMBC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,664 | $9,238 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,996 | $26,594 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,258 | $14,204 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,205 | $17,704 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,865 | $9,956 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 87% |
Admission |
ECSU | UMBC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,275 | 13,150 | ||
| Admitted | 4,249 | 9,762 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.5% | 74.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.5% | 20.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.97 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1110/1320 | 1220/1410 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
ECSU | UMBC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ECSU | UMBC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $59,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $21,197 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $219 |
Diversity |
ECSU | UMBC | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 14% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 44% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 17% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 4% |
Students |
ECSU | UMBC | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 6% | ||
Campus |
ECSU | UMBC | ||
| 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
- University of Maryland Baltimore County is larger than than ECSU based on total student enrollment (14,148 students vs. 3,979 students)
ECSU vs. UMBC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ECSU or UMBC?
- University of Maryland Baltimore County is 38.6% more expensive to attend than ECSU for in-state tuition ($9,238.00 vs. $6,664.00)
- Out of state tuition is 166% higher at UMBC than Eastern Connecticut State University ($26,594.00 vs. $9,996.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Maryland Baltimore County than ECSU ($17,704 vs. $21,205)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Maryland Baltimore County are 21.5% lower than costs at Eastern Connecticut State University ($14,204 vs. $17,258)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Connecticut State University than University of Maryland Baltimore County (94% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Maryland Baltimore County students is 0.9% larger than aid received Eastern Connecticut State University ($9,956 vs. $9,865)
ECSU vs. UMBC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ECSU or UMBC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UMBC or ECSU .
- Accepted freshman UMBC students have a 0.57 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at ECSU (3.4)
- ECSU has a higher acceptance rate (80.5%) than UMBC (74.2%)
ECSU vs. UMBC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ECSU or UMBC? 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 UMBC and ECSU.
- The graduation rate at UMBC is higher than Eastern Connecticut State University (57% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from University of Maryland Baltimore County earn on average $13,100 more per year than ECSU graduates after ten years. ($59,500 vs. $46,400)
- University of Maryland Baltimore County students graduate with a $1,803 lower median federal student loan debt than ECSU graduates. ($21,197 vs. $23,000)
- UMBC graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than ECSU graduates. ($219 vs. $237)
- More ECSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UMBC students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/