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Overview |
ECSU | Wesleyan University | ||
| Location | Willimantic, CT | Middletown, CT | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,979 | 3,271 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #451 | #30 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | easternct.edu | wesleyan.edu | ||
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Costs |
ECSU | Wesleyan University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,664 | $66,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,996 | $66,716 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,258 | $19,034 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,205 | $20,463 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,865 | $64,709 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 38% |
Admission |
ECSU | Wesleyan University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,275 | 14,500 | ||
| Admitted | 4,249 | 2,479 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.5% | 17.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.5% | 31.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | |||
| SAT Range | 1110/1320 | 1450/1540 | ||
| 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 | Jan 1, 2026 |
Academics |
ECSU | Wesleyan University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ECSU | Wesleyan University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 92% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $58,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $17,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $180 |
Diversity |
ECSU | Wesleyan University | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 4% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 1% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 5% |
Students |
ECSU | Wesleyan University | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 10% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 75% | ||
Campus |
ECSU | Wesleyan University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 Wesleyan University based on total student enrollment (3,979 students vs. 3,271 students)
ECSU vs. Wesleyan University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ECSU or Wesleyan University?
- Wesleyan University is 901.1% more expensive to attend than ECSU for in-state tuition ($66,716.00 vs. $6,664.00)
- Out of state tuition is 567.4% higher at Wesleyan University than Eastern Connecticut State University ($66,716.00 vs. $9,996.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wesleyan University than ECSU ($20,463 vs. $21,205)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Connecticut State University are 10.3% lower than costs at Wesleyan University ($17,258 vs. $19,034)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Connecticut State University than Wesleyan University (94% vs. 38%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wesleyan University students is 555.9% larger than aid received Eastern Connecticut State University ($64,709 vs. $9,865)
ECSU vs. Wesleyan University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ECSU or Wesleyan University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wesleyan University or ECSU .
- ECSU has a higher acceptance rate (80.5%) than Wesleyan University (17.1%)
ECSU vs. Wesleyan University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ECSU or Wesleyan University? 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 Wesleyan University and ECSU.
- The graduation rate at Wesleyan University is higher than Eastern Connecticut State University (92% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Wesleyan University earn on average $11,600 more per year than ECSU graduates after ten years. ($58,000 vs. $46,400)
- Wesleyan University students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than ECSU graduates. ($17,500 vs. $23,000)
- Wesleyan University graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than ECSU graduates. ($180 vs. $237)
- More Wesleyan University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ECSU students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/