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CCSU SCSU Western New England University UConn RIC Buffalo State College Roger Williams University University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus KSC USJ UHart SUNY-Potsdam| Eastern Connecticut State University | Western Connecticut State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ECSU | WestConn | ||
| Location | Willimantic, CT | Danbury, CT | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,979 | 4,137 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #451 | #506 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | easternct.edu | wcsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
ECSU | WestConn | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,664 | $6,664 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,996 | $9,996 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,258 | $15,131 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,205 | $16,527 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,865 | $7,943 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 63% |
Admission |
ECSU | WestConn | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,275 | 5,457 | ||
| Admitted | 4,249 | 4,440 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.5% | 81.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.5% | 16% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.38 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 1110/1320 | 840/1150 | ||
| 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 | WestConn | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ECSU | WestConn | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $47,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $258 |
Diversity |
ECSU | WestConn | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 18% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 3% |
Students |
ECSU | WestConn | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 29% | ||
Campus |
ECSU | WestConn | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Western Connecticut State University is larger than than ECSU based on total student enrollment (4,137 students vs. 3,979 students)
ECSU vs. WestConn Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ECSU or WestConn?
- Eastern Connecticut State University and WestConn cost the same to attend based on in-state tuition ($6,664.00 vs. $6,664.00)
- Out of state tuition is the same at ECSU as Western Connecticut State University ($9,996.00 vs. $9,996.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Connecticut State University than ECSU ($16,527 vs. $21,205)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Western Connecticut State University are 14.1% lower than costs at Eastern Connecticut State University ($15,131 vs. $17,258)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Connecticut State University than Western Connecticut State University (94% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Connecticut State University students is 24.2% larger than aid received Western Connecticut State University ($9,865 vs. $7,943)
ECSU vs. WestConn Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ECSU or WestConn? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WestConn or ECSU .
- Accepted freshman ECSU students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at WestConn (3.38)
- WestConn has a higher acceptance rate (81.4%) than ECSU (80.5%)
ECSU vs. WestConn Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ECSU or WestConn? 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 WestConn and ECSU.
- The graduation rate at ECSU is higher than Western Connecticut State University (49% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Western Connecticut State University earn on average $1,000 more per year than ECSU graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $46,400)
- Eastern Connecticut State University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than WestConn graduates. ($23,000 vs. $25,000)
- ECSU graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than WestConn graduates. ($237 vs. $258)
- More ECSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WestConn students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/