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Overview |
ECSU | Utica College | ||
| Location | Willimantic, CT | Utica, NY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,082 | 3,861 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #432 | #429 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | easternct.edu | utica.edu | ||
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Costs |
ECSU | Utica College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $23,208 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,706 | $23,208 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,106 | $12,667 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,628 | $22,372 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,993 | $13,939 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
ECSU | Utica College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,488 | 3,367 | ||
| Admitted | 4,052 | 2,724 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.8% | 80.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.7% | 15.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/28 | 23/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1190 | 1084/1250 | ||
| 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 | Utica College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ECSU | Utica College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $46,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $24,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $248 |
Diversity |
ECSU | Utica College | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 4% |
Students |
ECSU | Utica College | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 13% | ||
Campus |
ECSU | Utica College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Eastern Connecticut State University is larger than than Utica College based on total student enrollment (4,082 students vs. 3,861 students)
ECSU vs. Utica College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ECSU or Utica College?
- Utica College is 258.7% more expensive to attend than ECSU for in-state tuition ($23,208.00 vs. $6,470.00)
- Out of state tuition is 139.1% higher at Utica College than Eastern Connecticut State University ($23,208.00 vs. $9,706.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Connecticut State University than Utica College ($18,628 vs. $22,372)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Utica College are 27.1% lower than costs at Eastern Connecticut State University ($12,667 vs. $16,106)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Connecticut State University than Utica College (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Utica College students is 26.8% larger than aid received Eastern Connecticut State University ($13,939 vs. $10,993)
ECSU vs. Utica College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ECSU or Utica College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Utica College or ECSU .
- Accepted freshman ECSU students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at Utica College (3.3)
- Utica College has a higher acceptance rate (80.9%) than ECSU (73.8%)
ECSU vs. Utica College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ECSU or Utica College? 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 Utica College and ECSU.
- The graduation rate at ECSU is higher than Utica College (49% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Eastern Connecticut State University earn on average $100 more per year than Utica College graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $46,300)
- Eastern Connecticut State University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Utica College graduates. ($23,000 vs. $24,000)
- ECSU graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Utica College graduates. ($237 vs. $248)
- More ECSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Utica College students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/