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Overview |
ECSU | UWT | ||
| Location | Willimantic, CT | Tacoma, WA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,082 | 4,794 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #432 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | easternct.edu | washington.edu | ||
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Costs |
ECSU | UWT | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $11,189 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,706 | $39,687 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,106 | $14,220 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,628 | $10,680 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,993 | $12,961 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 68% |
Admission |
ECSU | UWT | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,488 | 1,974 | ||
| Admitted | 4,052 | 1,744 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.8% | 88.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.7% | 35.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/28 | 16/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1190 | 960/1180 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 30, 2025 |
Academics |
ECSU | UWT | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ECSU | UWT | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $65,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $155 |
Diversity |
ECSU | UWT | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 8% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 4% |
Students |
ECSU | UWT | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 2% | ||
Campus |
ECSU | UWT | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Washington Tacoma Campus is larger than than ECSU based on total student enrollment (4,794 students vs. 4,082 students)
ECSU vs. UWT Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ECSU or UWT?
- University of Washington Tacoma Campus is 72.9% more expensive to attend than ECSU for in-state tuition ($11,189.00 vs. $6,470.00)
- Out of state tuition is 308.9% higher at UWT than Eastern Connecticut State University ($39,687.00 vs. $9,706.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Washington Tacoma Campus than ECSU ($10,680 vs. $18,628)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Washington Tacoma Campus are 13.3% lower than costs at Eastern Connecticut State University ($14,220 vs. $16,106)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Connecticut State University than University of Washington Tacoma Campus (100% vs. 68%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Washington Tacoma Campus students is 17.9% larger than aid received Eastern Connecticut State University ($12,961 vs. $10,993)
ECSU vs. UWT Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ECSU or UWT? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UWT or ECSU .
- Accepted freshman UWT students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at ECSU (3.4)
- UWT has a higher acceptance rate (88.3%) than ECSU (73.8%)
ECSU vs. UWT Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ECSU or UWT? 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 UWT and ECSU.
- Graduates from University of Washington Tacoma Campus earn on average $19,400 more per year than ECSU graduates after ten years. ($65,800 vs. $46,400)
- University of Washington Tacoma Campus students graduate with a $8,000 lower median federal student loan debt than ECSU graduates. ($15,000 vs. $23,000)
- UWT graduates are paying $82 less per month on federal student loans than ECSU graduates. ($155 vs. $237)
- More UWT graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ECSU students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/