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Overview |
ECSU | UMass | ||
| Location | Willimantic, CT | Amherst, MA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 3,979 | 31,810 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #451 | #176 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | easternct.edu | umass.edu | ||
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Costs |
ECSU | UMass | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,664 | $16,591 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,996 | $38,527 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,258 | $14,869 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,205 | $22,954 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,865 | $12,343 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 75% |
Admission |
ECSU | UMass | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,275 | 50,424 | ||
| Admitted | 4,249 | 29,129 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.5% | 57.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.5% | 18.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.99 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | |||
| SAT Range | 1110/1320 | 1300/1480 | ||
| 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, 2025 |
Academics |
ECSU | UMass | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ECSU | UMass | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $55,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $24,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $248 |
Diversity |
ECSU | UMass | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 8% |
Students |
ECSU | UMass | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 23% | ||
Campus |
ECSU | UMass | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Massachusetts Amherst is larger than than ECSU based on total student enrollment (31,810 students vs. 3,979 students)
ECSU vs. UMass Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ECSU or UMass?
- University of Massachusetts Amherst is 149% more expensive to attend than ECSU for in-state tuition ($16,591.00 vs. $6,664.00)
- Out of state tuition is 285.4% higher at UMass than Eastern Connecticut State University ($38,527.00 vs. $9,996.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Connecticut State University than UMass ($21,205 vs. $22,954)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Massachusetts Amherst are 16.1% lower than costs at Eastern Connecticut State University ($14,869 vs. $17,258)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Connecticut State University than University of Massachusetts Amherst (94% vs. 75%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Massachusetts Amherst students is 25.1% larger than aid received Eastern Connecticut State University ($12,343 vs. $9,865)
ECSU vs. UMass Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ECSU or UMass? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UMass or ECSU .
- Accepted freshman UMass students have a 0.59 point higher average high school GPA (3.99) than students at ECSU (3.4)
- ECSU has a higher acceptance rate (80.5%) than UMass (57.8%)
ECSU vs. UMass Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ECSU or UMass? 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 UMass and ECSU.
- The graduation rate at UMass is higher than Eastern Connecticut State University (67% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from University of Massachusetts Amherst earn on average $8,800 more per year than ECSU graduates after ten years. ($55,200 vs. $46,400)
- Eastern Connecticut State University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than UMass graduates. ($23,000 vs. $24,000)
- ECSU graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than UMass graduates. ($237 vs. $248)
- More UMass graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ECSU students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/