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University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown CCSU WestConn University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg SCSU Pitt F&M Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania Western New England University UConn Miami Kutztown University of Pennsylvania| Eastern Connecticut State University | University of Pittsburgh Bradford | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ECSU | Pitt-Bradford | ||
| Location | Willimantic, CT | Bradford, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,082 | 1,074 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #432 | #541 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | easternct.edu | pitt.edu | ||
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Costs |
ECSU | Pitt-Bradford | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $13,660 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,706 | $25,534 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,106 | $10,332 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,628 | $16,505 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,993 | $13,470 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
ECSU | Pitt-Bradford | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,488 | 5,071 | ||
| Admitted | 4,052 | 4,744 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.8% | 93.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.7% | 6.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.28 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/28 | 19/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1190 | 980/1196 | ||
| 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 | Pitt-Bradford | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ECSU | Pitt-Bradford | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $58,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $26,909 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $278 |
Diversity |
ECSU | Pitt-Bradford | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 5% |
Students |
ECSU | Pitt-Bradford | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 34% | ||
Campus |
ECSU | Pitt-Bradford | ||
| 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
- Eastern Connecticut State University is larger than than Pitt-Bradford based on total student enrollment (4,082 students vs. 1,074 students)
ECSU vs. Pitt-Bradford Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ECSU or Pitt-Bradford?
- University of Pittsburgh Bradford is 111.1% more expensive to attend than ECSU for in-state tuition ($13,660.00 vs. $6,470.00)
- Out of state tuition is 163.1% higher at Pitt-Bradford than Eastern Connecticut State University ($25,534.00 vs. $9,706.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Pittsburgh Bradford than ECSU ($16,505 vs. $18,628)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Pittsburgh Bradford are 55.9% lower than costs at Eastern Connecticut State University ($10,332 vs. $16,106)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Connecticut State University than University of Pittsburgh Bradford (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Pittsburgh Bradford students is 22.5% larger than aid received Eastern Connecticut State University ($13,470 vs. $10,993)
ECSU vs. Pitt-Bradford Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ECSU or Pitt-Bradford? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pitt-Bradford or ECSU .
- Accepted freshman ECSU students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at Pitt-Bradford (3.28)
- Pitt-Bradford has a higher acceptance rate (93.6%) than ECSU (73.8%)
ECSU vs. Pitt-Bradford Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ECSU or Pitt-Bradford? 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 Pitt-Bradford and ECSU.
- The graduation rate at ECSU is higher than University of Pittsburgh Bradford (49% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from University of Pittsburgh Bradford earn on average $11,600 more per year than ECSU graduates after ten years. ($58,000 vs. $46,400)
- Eastern Connecticut State University students graduate with a $3,909 lower median federal student loan debt than Pitt-Bradford graduates. ($23,000 vs. $26,909)
- ECSU graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than Pitt-Bradford graduates. ($237 vs. $278)
- More Pitt-Bradford graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ECSU students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/