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Overview |
ECSU | Wheaton College | ||
| Location | Willimantic, CT | Norton, MA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,979 | 1,778 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #451 | #177 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | easternct.edu | wheatoncollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
ECSU | Wheaton College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,664 | $61,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,996 | $61,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,258 | $15,430 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,205 | $31,638 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,865 | $45,217 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 96% |
Admission |
ECSU | Wheaton College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,275 | 4,702 | ||
| Admitted | 4,249 | 3,354 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.5% | 71.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.5% | 15.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | |||
| SAT Range | 1110/1320 | 1210/1420 | ||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
ECSU | Wheaton College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ECSU | Wheaton College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $53,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $268 |
Diversity |
ECSU | Wheaton College | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 1% |
Students |
ECSU | Wheaton College | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 38% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 57% | ||
Campus |
ECSU | Wheaton College | ||
| 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 Wheaton College based on total student enrollment (3,979 students vs. 1,778 students)
ECSU vs. Wheaton College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ECSU or Wheaton College?
- Wheaton College is 824.4% more expensive to attend than ECSU for in-state tuition ($61,600.00 vs. $6,664.00)
- Out of state tuition is 516.2% higher at Wheaton College than Eastern Connecticut State University ($61,600.00 vs. $9,996.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Connecticut State University than Wheaton College ($21,205 vs. $31,638)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wheaton College are 11.8% lower than costs at Eastern Connecticut State University ($15,430 vs. $17,258)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wheaton College than Eastern Connecticut State University (96% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wheaton College students is 358.4% larger than aid received Eastern Connecticut State University ($45,217 vs. $9,865)
ECSU vs. Wheaton College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ECSU or Wheaton College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wheaton College or ECSU .
- Accepted freshman Wheaton College students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at ECSU (3.4)
- ECSU has a higher acceptance rate (80.5%) than Wheaton College (71.3%)
ECSU vs. Wheaton College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ECSU or Wheaton 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 Wheaton College and ECSU.
- The graduation rate at Wheaton College is higher than Eastern Connecticut State University (77% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Wheaton College earn on average $7,300 more per year than ECSU graduates after ten years. ($53,700 vs. $46,400)
- Eastern Connecticut State University students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Wheaton College graduates. ($23,000 vs. $26,000)
- ECSU graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Wheaton College graduates. ($237 vs. $268)
- More Wheaton College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ECSU students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/