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UMass University of Massachusetts-Lowell CCSU WestConn Bridgewater State SCSU URI University of Massachusetts-Boston BU UNH Manchester UNH Wentworth Institute of Technology| Eastern Connecticut State University | University of Massachusetts Dartmouth | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ECSU | UMass Dartmouth | ||
| Location | Willimantic, CT | North Dartmouth, MA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,979 | 7,759 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #451 | #557 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | easternct.edu | umassd.edu | ||
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Costs |
ECSU | UMass Dartmouth | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,664 | $14,533 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,996 | $31,075 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,258 | $17,940 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,205 | $20,696 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,865 | $10,728 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 96% |
Admission |
ECSU | UMass Dartmouth | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,275 | 9,794 | ||
| Admitted | 4,249 | 9,026 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.5% | 92.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.5% | 15.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.37 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 1110/1320 | 1040/1260 | ||
| 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 | UMass Dartmouth | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ECSU | UMass Dartmouth | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $49,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $25,760 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $266 |
Diversity |
ECSU | UMass Dartmouth | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 13% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 5% |
Students |
ECSU | UMass Dartmouth | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 13% | ||
Campus |
ECSU | UMass Dartmouth | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Massachusetts Dartmouth is larger than than ECSU based on total student enrollment (7,759 students vs. 3,979 students)
ECSU vs. UMass Dartmouth Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ECSU or UMass Dartmouth?
- University of Massachusetts Dartmouth is 118.1% more expensive to attend than ECSU for in-state tuition ($14,533.00 vs. $6,664.00)
- Out of state tuition is 210.9% higher at UMass Dartmouth than Eastern Connecticut State University ($31,075.00 vs. $9,996.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Massachusetts Dartmouth than ECSU ($20,696 vs. $21,205)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Connecticut State University are 4% lower than costs at University of Massachusetts Dartmouth ($17,258 vs. $17,940)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Massachusetts Dartmouth than Eastern Connecticut State University (96% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Massachusetts Dartmouth students is 8.7% larger than aid received Eastern Connecticut State University ($10,728 vs. $9,865)
ECSU vs. UMass Dartmouth Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ECSU or UMass Dartmouth? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UMass Dartmouth or ECSU .
- Accepted freshman ECSU students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at UMass Dartmouth (3.37)
- UMass Dartmouth has a higher acceptance rate (92.2%) than ECSU (80.5%)
ECSU vs. UMass Dartmouth Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ECSU or UMass Dartmouth? 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 Dartmouth and ECSU.
- The graduation rate at ECSU is higher than University of Massachusetts Dartmouth (49% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from University of Massachusetts Dartmouth earn on average $2,600 more per year than ECSU graduates after ten years. ($49,000 vs. $46,400)
- Eastern Connecticut State University students graduate with a $2,760 lower median federal student loan debt than UMass Dartmouth graduates. ($23,000 vs. $25,760)
- ECSU graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than UMass Dartmouth graduates. ($237 vs. $266)
- More ECSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UMass Dartmouth 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/