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Overview |
ECSU | UNO | ||
| Location | Willimantic, CT | New Orleans, LA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,082 | 7,111 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #432 | #853 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | easternct.edu | uno.edu | ||
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Costs |
ECSU | UNO | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $6,090 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,706 | $10,926 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,106 | $12,174 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,628 | $11,508 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,993 | $10,260 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 91% |
Admission |
ECSU | UNO | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,488 | 7,296 | ||
| Admitted | 4,052 | 5,090 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.8% | 69.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.7% | 20.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.21 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 16/28 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1190 | 930/1190 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
ECSU | UNO | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ECSU | UNO | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $42,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $16,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $170 |
Diversity |
ECSU | UNO | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 2% |
Students |
ECSU | UNO | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 8% | ||
Campus |
ECSU | UNO | ||
| 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 New Orleans is larger than than ECSU based on total student enrollment (7,111 students vs. 4,082 students)
ECSU vs. UNO Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ECSU or UNO?
- Eastern Connecticut State University is 6.2% more expensive to attend than UNO for in-state tuition ($6,470.00 vs. $6,090.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.6% higher at UNO than Eastern Connecticut State University ($10,926.00 vs. $9,706.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of New Orleans than ECSU ($11,508 vs. $18,628)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of New Orleans are 32.3% lower than costs at Eastern Connecticut State University ($12,174 vs. $16,106)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Connecticut State University than University of New Orleans (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Connecticut State University students is 7.1% larger than aid received University of New Orleans ($10,993 vs. $10,260)
ECSU vs. UNO Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ECSU or UNO? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNO or ECSU .
- Accepted freshman ECSU students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at UNO (3.21)
- ECSU has a higher acceptance rate (73.8%) than UNO (69.8%)
ECSU vs. UNO Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ECSU or UNO? 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 UNO and ECSU.
- The graduation rate at ECSU is higher than University of New Orleans (49% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Eastern Connecticut State University earn on average $3,700 more per year than UNO graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $42,700)
- University of New Orleans students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than ECSU graduates. ($16,500 vs. $23,000)
- UNO graduates are paying $67 less per month on federal student loans than ECSU graduates. ($170 vs. $237)
- More ECSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNO students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/