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Overview |
ECSU | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
| Location | Willimantic, CT | Boston, MA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,979 | 15,810 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #451 | #425 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | easternct.edu | umb.edu | ||
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Costs |
ECSU | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,664 | $14,906 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,996 | $36,584 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,258 | $17,512 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,205 | $17,554 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,865 | $12,611 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 86% |
Admission |
ECSU | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,275 | 20,918 | ||
| Admitted | 4,249 | 17,353 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.5% | 83% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.5% | 14.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1110/1320 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2026 |
Academics |
ECSU | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ECSU | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $51,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $22,060 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $228 |
Diversity |
ECSU | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 36% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 7% |
Students |
ECSU | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 14% | ||
Campus |
ECSU | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Massachusetts Boston is larger than than ECSU based on total student enrollment (15,810 students vs. 3,979 students)
ECSU vs. University of Massachusetts-Boston Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ECSU or University of Massachusetts-Boston?
- University of Massachusetts Boston is 123.7% more expensive to attend than ECSU for in-state tuition ($14,906.00 vs. $6,664.00)
- Out of state tuition is 266% higher at University of Massachusetts-Boston than Eastern Connecticut State University ($36,584.00 vs. $9,996.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Massachusetts Boston than ECSU ($17,554 vs. $21,205)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Connecticut State University are 1.5% lower than costs at University of Massachusetts Boston ($17,258 vs. $17,512)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Connecticut State University than University of Massachusetts Boston (94% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Massachusetts Boston students is 27.8% larger than aid received Eastern Connecticut State University ($12,611 vs. $9,865)
ECSU vs. University of Massachusetts-Boston Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ECSU or University of Massachusetts-Boston? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Massachusetts-Boston or ECSU .
- Accepted freshman ECSU students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at University of Massachusetts-Boston (3.35)
- University of Massachusetts-Boston has a higher acceptance rate (83%) than ECSU (80.5%)
ECSU vs. University of Massachusetts-Boston Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ECSU or University of Massachusetts-Boston? 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 University of Massachusetts-Boston and ECSU.
- The graduation rate at ECSU is higher than University of Massachusetts Boston (49% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from University of Massachusetts Boston earn on average $4,800 more per year than ECSU graduates after ten years. ($51,200 vs. $46,400)
- University of Massachusetts Boston students graduate with a $940 lower median federal student loan debt than ECSU graduates. ($22,060 vs. $23,000)
- University of Massachusetts-Boston graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than ECSU graduates. ($228 vs. $237)
- More ECSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Massachusetts-Boston students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/