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Overview |
ECSU | USC Aiken | ||
| Location | Willimantic, CT | Aiken, SC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 4,082 | 3,840 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #432 | #888 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | easternct.edu | usca.edu | ||
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Costs |
ECSU | USC Aiken | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $10,398 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,706 | $20,856 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,106 | $8,376 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,628 | $11,872 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,993 | $9,891 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
ECSU | USC Aiken | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,488 | 2,453 | ||
| Admitted | 4,052 | 1,855 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.8% | 75.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.7% | 29.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/28 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1190 | 950/1180 | ||
| 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 | USC Aiken | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ECSU | USC Aiken | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $39,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $268 |
Diversity |
ECSU | USC Aiken | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 27% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 2% |
Students |
ECSU | USC Aiken | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 11% | ||
Campus |
ECSU | USC Aiken | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Eastern Connecticut State University is larger than than USC Aiken based on total student enrollment (4,082 students vs. 3,840 students)
ECSU vs. USC Aiken Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ECSU or USC Aiken?
- University of South Carolina Aiken is 60.7% more expensive to attend than ECSU for in-state tuition ($10,398.00 vs. $6,470.00)
- Out of state tuition is 114.9% higher at USC Aiken than Eastern Connecticut State University ($20,856.00 vs. $9,706.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of South Carolina Aiken than ECSU ($11,872 vs. $18,628)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of South Carolina Aiken are 92.3% lower than costs at Eastern Connecticut State University ($8,376 vs. $16,106)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Connecticut State University as University of South Carolina Aiken (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Connecticut State University students is 11.1% larger than aid received University of South Carolina Aiken ($10,993 vs. $9,891)
ECSU vs. USC Aiken Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ECSU or USC Aiken? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USC Aiken or ECSU .
- Accepted freshman ECSU students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at USC Aiken (3.19)
- USC Aiken has a higher acceptance rate (75.6%) than ECSU (73.8%)
ECSU vs. USC Aiken Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ECSU or USC Aiken? 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 USC Aiken and ECSU.
- The graduation rate at ECSU is higher than University of South Carolina Aiken (49% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Eastern Connecticut State University earn on average $6,800 more per year than USC Aiken graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $39,600)
- Eastern Connecticut State University students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than USC Aiken graduates. ($23,000 vs. $26,000)
- ECSU graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than USC Aiken graduates. ($237 vs. $268)
- More ECSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former USC Aiken students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/