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CCSU WestConn SCSU Alabama State Tennessee State University Tuskegee University Albany State University Western New England University UConn CAU RIC Jackson State University| Alabama A & M University | Eastern Connecticut State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
AAMU | ECSU | ||
| Location | Normal, AL | Willimantic, CT | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,007 | 4,082 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1015 | #432 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | aamu.edu | easternct.edu | ||
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Costs |
AAMU | ECSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,610 | $6,470 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,220 | $9,706 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,520 | $16,106 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,600 | $18,628 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,066 | $10,993 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 100% |
Admission |
AAMU | ECSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,907 | 5,488 | ||
| Admitted | 6,092 | 4,052 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.4% | 73.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.3% | 17.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.02 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 15/19 | 16/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 830/1033 | 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 |
AAMU | ECSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AAMU | ECSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 32% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,300 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 25% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $35,000 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $361 | $237 |
Diversity |
AAMU | ECSU | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 92% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 9% |
Students |
AAMU | ECSU | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 13% | ||
Campus |
AAMU | ECSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Alabama A & M University is larger than than ECSU based on total student enrollment (6,007 students vs. 4,082 students)
AAMU vs. ECSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AAMU or ECSU?
- Alabama A & M University is 33.1% more expensive to attend than ECSU for in-state tuition ($8,610.00 vs. $6,470.00)
- Out of state tuition is 77.4% higher at AAMU than Eastern Connecticut State University ($17,220.00 vs. $9,706.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Alabama A & M University than ECSU ($14,600 vs. $18,628)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alabama A & M University are 69.2% lower than costs at Eastern Connecticut State University ($9,520 vs. $16,106)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Connecticut State University than Alabama A & M University (100% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Connecticut State University students is 9.2% larger than aid received Alabama A & M University ($10,993 vs. $10,066)
AAMU vs. ECSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AAMU or ECSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ECSU or AAMU .
- Accepted freshman ECSU students have a 0.38 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at AAMU (3.02)
- ECSU has a higher acceptance rate (73.8%) than AAMU (68.4%)
AAMU vs. ECSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AAMU 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 AAMU.
- The graduation rate at ECSU is higher than Alabama A & M University (49% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from Eastern Connecticut State University earn on average $12,100 more per year than AAMU graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $34,300)
- Eastern Connecticut State University students graduate with a $12,000 lower median federal student loan debt than AAMU graduates. ($23,000 vs. $35,000)
- ECSU graduates are paying $124 less per month on federal student loans than AAMU graduates. ($237 vs. $361)
- More ECSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AAMU students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/