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Overview |
Jacksonville State University | ECSU | ||
| Location | Jacksonville, AL | Willimantic, CT | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 9,632 | 4,082 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #946 | #432 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jsu.edu | easternct.edu | ||
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Costs |
Jacksonville State University | ECSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,990 | $6,470 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,950 | $9,706 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,640 | $16,106 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,953 | $18,628 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,123 | $10,993 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Jacksonville State University | ECSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,570 | 5,488 | ||
| Admitted | 9,863 | 4,052 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.5% | 73.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.7% | 17.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.43 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/23 | 16/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1200 | 980/1190 | ||
| 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 |
Jacksonville State University | ECSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Jacksonville State University | ECSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 32% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,000 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 39% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $237 |
Diversity |
Jacksonville State University | ECSU | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 9% |
Students |
Jacksonville State University | ECSU | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Jacksonville State University | ECSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Jacksonville State University is larger than than ECSU based on total student enrollment (9,632 students vs. 4,082 students)
Jacksonville State University vs. ECSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Jacksonville State University or ECSU?
- Jacksonville State University is 54.4% more expensive to attend than ECSU for in-state tuition ($9,990.00 vs. $6,470.00)
- Out of state tuition is 105.5% higher at Jacksonville State University than Eastern Connecticut State University ($19,950.00 vs. $9,706.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Jacksonville State University than ECSU ($11,953 vs. $18,628)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Jacksonville State University are 86.4% lower than costs at Eastern Connecticut State University ($8,640 vs. $16,106)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Jacksonville State University as Eastern Connecticut State University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Connecticut State University students is 8.6% larger than aid received Jacksonville State University ($10,993 vs. $10,123)
Jacksonville State University vs. ECSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Jacksonville State University or ECSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ECSU or Jacksonville State University .
- Accepted freshman Jacksonville State University students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.43) than students at ECSU (3.4)
- Jacksonville State University has a higher acceptance rate (78.5%) than ECSU (73.8%)
Jacksonville State University vs. ECSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Jacksonville State University 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 Jacksonville State University.
- The graduation rate at ECSU is higher than Jacksonville State University (49% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from Eastern Connecticut State University earn on average $9,400 more per year than Jacksonville State University graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $37,000)
- Eastern Connecticut State University students graduate with a $250 lower median federal student loan debt than Jacksonville State University graduates. ($23,000 vs. $23,250)
- ECSU graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than Jacksonville State University graduates. ($237 vs. $240)
- More ECSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Jacksonville State University students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 39%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/