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CCSU WestConn SCSU Drexel Saint Joseph's University Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences MCPHS Western New England University UConn Rutgers Penn State Seton Hall University| Eastern Connecticut State University | University of the Sciences | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ECSU | USciences | ||
| Location | Willimantic, CT | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,979 | 2,420 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #451 | #1042 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | easternct.edu | usciences.edu | ||
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Costs |
ECSU | USciences | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,664 | $25,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,996 | $25,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,258 | $17,594 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,205 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,865 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 0% |
Admission |
ECSU | USciences | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,275 | - | ||
| Admitted | 4,249 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.5% | |||
| Enrolled % | 14.5% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| SAT Range | 1110/1320 | 1090/1340 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
ECSU | USciences | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ECSU | USciences | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $91,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $279 |
Diversity |
ECSU | USciences | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 42% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 8% |
Students |
ECSU | USciences | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 39% | ||
Campus |
ECSU | USciences | ||
| 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 USciences based on total student enrollment (3,979 students vs. 2,420 students)
ECSU vs. USciences Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ECSU or USciences?
- University of the Sciences is 287.2% more expensive to attend than ECSU for in-state tuition ($25,800.00 vs. $6,664.00)
- Out of state tuition is 158.1% higher at USciences than Eastern Connecticut State University ($25,800.00 vs. $9,996.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Connecticut State University are 1.9% lower than costs at University of the Sciences ($17,258 vs. $17,594)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Connecticut State University than University of the Sciences (94% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Connecticut State University students is ?% larger than aid received University of the Sciences ($9,865 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, ECSU or USciences? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USciences or ECSU .
- Accepted freshman USciences students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at ECSU (3.4)
ECSU vs. USciences Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ECSU or USciences? 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 USciences and ECSU.
- The graduation rate at USciences is higher than Eastern Connecticut State University (65% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from University of the Sciences earn on average $44,700 more per year than ECSU graduates after ten years. ($91,100 vs. $46,400)
- Eastern Connecticut State University students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than USciences graduates. ($23,000 vs. $27,000)
- ECSU graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than USciences graduates. ($237 vs. $279)
- More USciences graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ECSU students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/