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Overview |
ECSU | Winthrop University | ||
| Location | Willimantic, CT | Rock Hill, SC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,082 | 4,712 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #432 | #655 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | easternct.edu | winthrop.edu | ||
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Costs |
ECSU | Winthrop University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $15,306 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,706 | $29,636 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,106 | $10,488 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,628 | $17,008 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,993 | $12,961 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
ECSU | Winthrop University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,488 | 5,099 | ||
| Admitted | 4,052 | 3,557 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.8% | 69.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.7% | 19.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 16/28 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1190 | 980/1195 | ||
| 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 | Winthrop University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ECSU | Winthrop University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $39,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $279 |
Diversity |
ECSU | Winthrop University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 30% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 0% |
Students |
ECSU | Winthrop University | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 11% | ||
Campus |
ECSU | Winthrop 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
- Winthrop University is larger than than ECSU based on total student enrollment (4,712 students vs. 4,082 students)
ECSU vs. Winthrop University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ECSU or Winthrop University?
- Winthrop University is 136.6% more expensive to attend than ECSU for in-state tuition ($15,306.00 vs. $6,470.00)
- Out of state tuition is 205.3% higher at Winthrop University than Eastern Connecticut State University ($29,636.00 vs. $9,706.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Winthrop University than ECSU ($17,008 vs. $18,628)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Winthrop University are 53.6% lower than costs at Eastern Connecticut State University ($10,488 vs. $16,106)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Connecticut State University than Winthrop University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Winthrop University students is 17.9% larger than aid received Eastern Connecticut State University ($12,961 vs. $10,993)
ECSU vs. Winthrop University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ECSU or Winthrop University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Winthrop University or ECSU .
- Accepted freshman Winthrop University students have a 0.6 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at ECSU (3.4)
- ECSU has a higher acceptance rate (73.8%) than Winthrop University (69.8%)
ECSU vs. Winthrop University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ECSU or Winthrop 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 Winthrop University and ECSU.
- The graduation rate at Winthrop University is higher than Eastern Connecticut State University (58% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Eastern Connecticut State University earn on average $6,900 more per year than Winthrop University graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $39,500)
- Eastern Connecticut State University students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Winthrop University graduates. ($23,000 vs. $27,000)
- ECSU graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than Winthrop University graduates. ($237 vs. $279)
- More ECSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Winthrop University students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/