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Overview |
ECSU | UNH | ||
| Location | Willimantic, CT | West Haven, CT | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,082 | 8,819 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #432 | #664 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | easternct.edu | newhaven.edu | ||
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Costs |
ECSU | UNH | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $42,610 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,706 | $42,610 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,106 | $18,608 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,628 | $33,135 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,993 | $27,556 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
ECSU | UNH | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,488 | 11,199 | ||
| Admitted | 4,052 | 10,218 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.8% | 91.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.7% | 12.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 980/1190 | 1090/1270 | ||
| 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 | UNH | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ECSU | UNH | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $52,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $279 |
Diversity |
ECSU | UNH | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 8% |
Students |
ECSU | UNH | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 52% | ||
Campus |
ECSU | UNH | ||
| 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
- University of New Haven is larger than than ECSU based on total student enrollment (8,819 students vs. 4,082 students)
ECSU vs. UNH Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ECSU or UNH?
- University of New Haven is 558.6% more expensive to attend than ECSU for in-state tuition ($42,610.00 vs. $6,470.00)
- Out of state tuition is 339% higher at UNH than Eastern Connecticut State University ($42,610.00 vs. $9,706.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Connecticut State University than UNH ($18,628 vs. $33,135)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Connecticut State University are 15.5% lower than costs at University of New Haven ($16,106 vs. $18,608)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Connecticut State University as University of New Haven (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of New Haven students is 150.7% larger than aid received Eastern Connecticut State University ($27,556 vs. $10,993)
ECSU vs. UNH Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ECSU or UNH? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNH or ECSU .
- Accepted freshman UNH students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at ECSU (3.4)
- UNH has a higher acceptance rate (91.2%) than ECSU (73.8%)
ECSU vs. UNH Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ECSU or UNH? 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 UNH and ECSU.
- The graduation rate at UNH is higher than Eastern Connecticut State University (53% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from University of New Haven earn on average $5,900 more per year than ECSU graduates after ten years. ($52,300 vs. $46,400)
- Eastern Connecticut State University students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than UNH graduates. ($23,000 vs. $27,000)
- ECSU graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than UNH graduates. ($237 vs. $279)
- More UNH graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ECSU students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/