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CCSU WestConn SCSU Stevenson University TU Hood Mount St. Mary's University UMBC Western New England University UConn Maryland Salisbury| Eastern Connecticut State University | McDaniel College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ECSU | McDaniel College | ||
| Location | Willimantic, CT | Westminster, MD | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,082 | 3,000 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #432 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | easternct.edu | mcdaniel.edu | ||
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Costs |
ECSU | McDaniel College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $46,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,706 | $46,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,106 | $12,302 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,628 | $23,733 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,993 | $38,848 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
ECSU | McDaniel College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,488 | 4,311 | ||
| Admitted | 4,052 | 3,537 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.8% | 82% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.7% | 13.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.64 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 980/1190 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
ECSU | McDaniel College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ECSU | McDaniel College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $53,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $279 |
Diversity |
ECSU | McDaniel College | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 6% |
Students |
ECSU | McDaniel College | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 27% | ||
Campus |
ECSU | McDaniel College | ||
| 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 McDaniel College based on total student enrollment (4,082 students vs. 3,000 students)
ECSU vs. McDaniel College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ECSU or McDaniel College?
- McDaniel College is 623.3% more expensive to attend than ECSU for in-state tuition ($46,800.00 vs. $6,470.00)
- Out of state tuition is 382.2% higher at McDaniel College than Eastern Connecticut State University ($46,800.00 vs. $9,706.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Connecticut State University than McDaniel College ($18,628 vs. $23,733)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at McDaniel College are 30.9% lower than costs at Eastern Connecticut State University ($12,302 vs. $16,106)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Connecticut State University as McDaniel College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by McDaniel College students is 253.4% larger than aid received Eastern Connecticut State University ($38,848 vs. $10,993)
ECSU vs. McDaniel College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ECSU or McDaniel College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between McDaniel College or ECSU .
- Accepted freshman McDaniel College students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.64) than students at ECSU (3.4)
- McDaniel College has a higher acceptance rate (82%) than ECSU (73.8%)
ECSU vs. McDaniel College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ECSU or McDaniel College? 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 McDaniel College and ECSU.
- The graduation rate at McDaniel College is higher than Eastern Connecticut State University (74% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from McDaniel College earn on average $7,000 more per year than ECSU graduates after ten years. ($53,400 vs. $46,400)
- Eastern Connecticut State University students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than McDaniel College graduates. ($23,000 vs. $27,000)
- ECSU graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than McDaniel College graduates. ($237 vs. $279)
- More McDaniel College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ECSU students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/