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Overview |
ECSU | Wentworth Institute of Technology | ||
| Location | Willimantic, CT | Boston, MA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,979 | 4,018 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #451 | #355 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | easternct.edu | wit.edu | ||
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Costs |
ECSU | Wentworth Institute of Technology | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,664 | $40,410 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,996 | $40,410 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,258 | $18,670 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,205 | $35,585 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,865 | $19,756 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 100% |
Admission |
ECSU | Wentworth Institute of Technology | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,275 | 6,453 | ||
| Admitted | 4,249 | 5,509 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.5% | 85.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.5% | 17.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 1110/1320 | 1140/1320 | ||
| 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 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
ECSU | Wentworth Institute of Technology | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ECSU | Wentworth Institute of Technology | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $62,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $279 |
Diversity |
ECSU | Wentworth Institute of Technology | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 12% |
Students |
ECSU | Wentworth Institute of Technology | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 29% | ||
Campus |
ECSU | Wentworth Institute of Technology | ||
| 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
- Wentworth Institute of Technology is larger than than ECSU based on total student enrollment (4,018 students vs. 3,979 students)
ECSU vs. Wentworth Institute of Technology Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ECSU or Wentworth Institute of Technology?
- Wentworth Institute of Technology is 506.4% more expensive to attend than ECSU for in-state tuition ($40,410.00 vs. $6,664.00)
- Out of state tuition is 304.3% higher at Wentworth Institute of Technology than Eastern Connecticut State University ($40,410.00 vs. $9,996.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Connecticut State University than Wentworth Institute of Technology ($21,205 vs. $35,585)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Connecticut State University are 8.2% lower than costs at Wentworth Institute of Technology ($17,258 vs. $18,670)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wentworth Institute of Technology than Eastern Connecticut State University (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wentworth Institute of Technology students is 100.3% larger than aid received Eastern Connecticut State University ($19,756 vs. $9,865)
ECSU vs. Wentworth Institute of Technology Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ECSU or Wentworth Institute of Technology? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wentworth Institute of Technology or ECSU .
- Accepted freshman ECSU students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at Wentworth Institute of Technology (3.39)
- Wentworth Institute of Technology has a higher acceptance rate (85.4%) than ECSU (80.5%)
ECSU vs. Wentworth Institute of Technology Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ECSU or Wentworth Institute of Technology? 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 Wentworth Institute of Technology and ECSU.
- The graduation rate at Wentworth Institute of Technology is higher than Eastern Connecticut State University (60% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Wentworth Institute of Technology earn on average $15,900 more per year than ECSU graduates after ten years. ($62,300 vs. $46,400)
- Eastern Connecticut State University students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Wentworth Institute of Technology graduates. ($23,000 vs. $27,000)
- ECSU graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than Wentworth Institute of Technology graduates. ($237 vs. $279)
- More Wentworth Institute of Technology graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ECSU students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/