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Overview |
ECSU | Western New England University | ||
| Location | Willimantic, CT | Springfield, MA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,979 | 3,574 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #451 | #383 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | easternct.edu | wne.edu | ||
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Costs |
ECSU | Western New England University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,664 | $43,380 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,996 | $43,380 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,258 | $14,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,205 | $31,548 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,865 | $27,351 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 100% |
Admission |
ECSU | Western New England University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,275 | 6,534 | ||
| Admitted | 4,249 | 5,440 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.5% | 83.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.5% | 13.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.49 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 1110/1320 | 1130/1310 | ||
| 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 | Western New England University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ECSU | Western New England University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $59,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $279 |
Diversity |
ECSU | Western New England University | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 16% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 5% |
Students |
ECSU | Western New England University | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 41% | ||
Campus |
ECSU | Western New England University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| 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 Western New England University based on total student enrollment (3,979 students vs. 3,574 students)
ECSU vs. Western New England University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ECSU or Western New England University?
- Western New England University is 551% more expensive to attend than ECSU for in-state tuition ($43,380.00 vs. $6,664.00)
- Out of state tuition is 334% higher at Western New England University than Eastern Connecticut State University ($43,380.00 vs. $9,996.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Connecticut State University than Western New England University ($21,205 vs. $31,548)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Western New England University are 15.8% lower than costs at Eastern Connecticut State University ($14,900 vs. $17,258)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Western New England University than Eastern Connecticut State University (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Western New England University students is 177.3% larger than aid received Eastern Connecticut State University ($27,351 vs. $9,865)
ECSU vs. Western New England University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ECSU or Western New England University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Western New England University or ECSU .
- Accepted freshman Western New England University students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.49) than students at ECSU (3.4)
- Western New England University has a higher acceptance rate (83.3%) than ECSU (80.5%)
ECSU vs. Western New England University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ECSU or Western New England 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 Western New England University and ECSU.
- The graduation rate at Western New England University is higher than Eastern Connecticut State University (61% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Western New England University earn on average $13,400 more per year than ECSU graduates after ten years. ($59,800 vs. $46,400)
- Eastern Connecticut State University students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Western New England University graduates. ($23,000 vs. $27,000)
- ECSU graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than Western New England University graduates. ($237 vs. $279)
- More Western New England University 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/