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Overview |
ECSU | Albany State University | ||
| Location | Willimantic, CT | Albany, GA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,082 | 6,334 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #432 | #1025 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | easternct.edu | asurams.edu | ||
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Costs |
ECSU | Albany State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $4,064 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,706 | $14,786 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,106 | $10,232 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,628 | $14,672 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,993 | $11,026 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
ECSU | Albany State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,488 | - | ||
| Admitted | 4,052 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.8% | |||
| Enrolled % | 17.7% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 2.77 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/28 | 15/18 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1190 | 740/900 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
ECSU | Albany State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ECSU | Albany State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $34,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 19% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $33,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $343 |
Diversity |
ECSU | Albany State University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 25% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 75% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 67% | 4% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 90% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 2% |
Students |
ECSU | Albany State University | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 10% | ||
Campus |
ECSU | Albany State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Albany State University is larger than than ECSU based on total student enrollment (6,334 students vs. 4,082 students)
ECSU vs. Albany State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ECSU or Albany State University?
- Eastern Connecticut State University is 59.2% more expensive to attend than Albany State University for in-state tuition ($6,470.00 vs. $4,064.00)
- Out of state tuition is 52.3% higher at Albany State University than Eastern Connecticut State University ($14,786.00 vs. $9,706.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Albany State University than ECSU ($14,672 vs. $18,628)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Albany State University are 57.4% lower than costs at Eastern Connecticut State University ($10,232 vs. $16,106)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Connecticut State University as Albany State University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Albany State University students is 0.3% larger than aid received Eastern Connecticut State University ($11,026 vs. $10,993)
Which college is harder to get into, ECSU or Albany State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Albany State University or ECSU .
- Accepted freshman ECSU students have a 0.63 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at Albany State University (2.77)
ECSU vs. Albany State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ECSU or Albany State University? 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 Albany State University and ECSU.
- The graduation rate at ECSU is higher than Albany State University (49% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Eastern Connecticut State University earn on average $11,600 more per year than Albany State University graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $34,800)
- Eastern Connecticut State University students graduate with a $10,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Albany State University graduates. ($23,000 vs. $33,250)
- ECSU graduates are paying $106 less per month on federal student loans than Albany State University graduates. ($237 vs. $343)
- More ECSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Albany State University students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 19%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/