Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
CCSU WestConn SCSU Millersville University of Pennsylvania Western New England University Wilkes UConn Stevenson University Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania Widener University-Main Campus Rowan University Misericordia University| Eastern Connecticut State University | York College Pennsylvania | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
ECSU | YCP | ||
| Location | Willimantic, CT | York, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,082 | 3,656 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #432 | #526 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | easternct.edu | ycp.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
ECSU | YCP | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $21,070 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,706 | $21,070 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,106 | $12,430 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,628 | $20,916 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,993 | $14,978 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
ECSU | YCP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,488 | 4,529 | ||
| Admitted | 4,052 | 4,330 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.8% | 95.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.7% | 17.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/28 | 23/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1190 | 1020/1230 | ||
| 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 | Aug 23, 2025 |
Academics |
ECSU | YCP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
ECSU | YCP | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $50,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $26,495 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $273 |
Diversity |
ECSU | YCP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 40% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 1% |
Students |
ECSU | YCP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 87% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 33% | ||
Campus |
ECSU | YCP | ||
| 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 YCP based on total student enrollment (4,082 students vs. 3,656 students)
ECSU vs. YCP Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ECSU or YCP?
- York College Pennsylvania is 225.7% more expensive to attend than ECSU for in-state tuition ($21,070.00 vs. $6,470.00)
- Out of state tuition is 117.1% higher at YCP than Eastern Connecticut State University ($21,070.00 vs. $9,706.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Connecticut State University than YCP ($18,628 vs. $20,916)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at York College Pennsylvania are 29.6% lower than costs at Eastern Connecticut State University ($12,430 vs. $16,106)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Connecticut State University than York College Pennsylvania (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by York College Pennsylvania students is 36.3% larger than aid received Eastern Connecticut State University ($14,978 vs. $10,993)
ECSU vs. YCP Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ECSU or YCP? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between YCP or ECSU .
- Accepted freshman YCP students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at ECSU (3.4)
- YCP has a higher acceptance rate (95.6%) than ECSU (73.8%)
ECSU vs. YCP Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ECSU or YCP? 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 YCP and ECSU.
- The graduation rate at YCP is higher than Eastern Connecticut State University (60% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from York College Pennsylvania earn on average $4,300 more per year than ECSU graduates after ten years. ($50,700 vs. $46,400)
- Eastern Connecticut State University students graduate with a $3,495 lower median federal student loan debt than YCP graduates. ($23,000 vs. $26,495)
- ECSU graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than YCP graduates. ($237 vs. $273)
- More YCP graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ECSU students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/