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Overview |
ECSU | William Paterson University of New Jersey | ||
| Location | Willimantic, CT | Wayne, NJ | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,979 | 9,426 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #451 | #596 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | easternct.edu | wpunj.edu | ||
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Costs |
ECSU | William Paterson University of New Jersey | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,664 | $14,690 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,996 | $24,004 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,258 | $15,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,205 | $16,999 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,865 | $13,984 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 83% |
Admission |
ECSU | William Paterson University of New Jersey | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,275 | 7,754 | ||
| Admitted | 4,249 | 7,174 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.5% | 92.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.5% | 12.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 2.97 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| SAT Range | 1110/1320 | 990/1345 | ||
| 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 | Jun 1, 2025 |
Academics |
ECSU | William Paterson University of New Jersey | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ECSU | William Paterson University of New Jersey | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $46,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $24,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $253 |
Diversity |
ECSU | William Paterson University of New Jersey | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 24% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 27% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 3% |
Students |
ECSU | William Paterson University of New Jersey | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 6% | ||
Campus |
ECSU | William Paterson University of New Jersey | ||
| 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
- William Paterson University of New Jersey is larger than than ECSU based on total student enrollment (9,426 students vs. 3,979 students)
ECSU vs. William Paterson University of New Jersey Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ECSU or William Paterson University of New Jersey?
- William Paterson University of New Jersey is 120.4% more expensive to attend than ECSU for in-state tuition ($14,690.00 vs. $6,664.00)
- Out of state tuition is 140.1% higher at William Paterson University of New Jersey than Eastern Connecticut State University ($24,004.00 vs. $9,996.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at William Paterson University of New Jersey than ECSU ($16,999 vs. $21,205)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at William Paterson University of New Jersey are 7.9% lower than costs at Eastern Connecticut State University ($15,990 vs. $17,258)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Connecticut State University than William Paterson University of New Jersey (94% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by William Paterson University of New Jersey students is 41.8% larger than aid received Eastern Connecticut State University ($13,984 vs. $9,865)
ECSU vs. William Paterson University of New Jersey Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ECSU or William Paterson University of New Jersey? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between William Paterson University of New Jersey or ECSU .
- Accepted freshman ECSU students have a 0.43 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at William Paterson University of New Jersey (2.97)
- William Paterson University of New Jersey has a higher acceptance rate (92.5%) than ECSU (80.5%)
ECSU vs. William Paterson University of New Jersey Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ECSU or William Paterson University of New Jersey? 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 William Paterson University of New Jersey and ECSU.
- The graduation rate at ECSU is higher than William Paterson University of New Jersey (49% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from William Paterson University of New Jersey earn on average $100 more per year than ECSU graduates after ten years. ($46,500 vs. $46,400)
- Eastern Connecticut State University students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than William Paterson University of New Jersey graduates. ($23,000 vs. $24,500)
- ECSU graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than William Paterson University of New Jersey graduates. ($237 vs. $253)
- More ECSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former William Paterson University of New Jersey students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/