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CCSU WestConn SCSU Western New England University UConn RIC Roger Williams University University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus KSC UHart USJ Bryant University| Goodwin College | Eastern Connecticut State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Goodwin | ECSU | ||
| Location | East Hartford, CT | Willimantic, CT | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,158 | 4,082 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #432 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | goodwin.edu | easternct.edu | ||
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Costs |
Goodwin | ECSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,998 | $6,470 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,998 | $9,706 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,200 | $16,106 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,934 | $18,628 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,223 | $10,993 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 100% |
Admission |
Goodwin | ECSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 5,488 | ||
| Admitted | - | 4,052 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 73.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 17.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 980/1190 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Goodwin | ECSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Goodwin | ECSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 32% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,120 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $332 | $237 |
Diversity |
Goodwin | ECSU | ||
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| % Men | 16% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 84% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 23% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 9% |
Students |
Goodwin | ECSU | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Goodwin | ECSU | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Eastern Connecticut State University is larger than than Goodwin based on total student enrollment (4,082 students vs. 3,158 students)
Goodwin vs. ECSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Goodwin or ECSU?
- Goodwin College is 209.1% more expensive to attend than ECSU for in-state tuition ($19,998.00 vs. $6,470.00)
- Out of state tuition is 106% higher at Goodwin than Eastern Connecticut State University ($19,998.00 vs. $9,706.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Connecticut State University than Goodwin ($18,628 vs. $23,934)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Goodwin College are 159.8% lower than costs at Eastern Connecticut State University ($6,200 vs. $16,106)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Connecticut State University than Goodwin College (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Goodwin College students is 11.2% larger than aid received Eastern Connecticut State University ($12,223 vs. $10,993)
Which college is harder to get into, Goodwin or ECSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ECSU or Goodwin .
Goodwin vs. ECSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Goodwin or ECSU? 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 ECSU and Goodwin.
- Graduates from Eastern Connecticut State University earn on average $9,300 more per year than Goodwin graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $37,100)
- Eastern Connecticut State University students graduate with a $9,120 lower median federal student loan debt than Goodwin graduates. ($23,000 vs. $32,120)
- ECSU graduates are paying $95 less per month on federal student loans than Goodwin graduates. ($237 vs. $332)
- More ECSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Goodwin students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 32%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/