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CCSU WestConn SCSU Western New England University UConn Alvernia University RIC Temple Roger Williams University University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus Penn State York Penn State Harrisburg| Eastern Connecticut State University | Albright College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ECSU | Albright College | ||
| Location | Willimantic, CT | Reading, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,082 | 1,498 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #432 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | easternct.edu | albright.edu | ||
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Costs |
ECSU | Albright College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $27,020 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,706 | $27,020 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,106 | $14,940 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,628 | $21,496 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,993 | $21,420 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
ECSU | Albright College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,488 | 5,578 | ||
| Admitted | 4,052 | 4,734 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.8% | 84.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.7% | 8.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.05 | ||
| 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 required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
ECSU | Albright College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ECSU | Albright College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $49,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $289 |
Diversity |
ECSU | Albright College | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 15% |
Students |
ECSU | Albright College | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 36% | ||
Campus |
ECSU | Albright 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 Albright College based on total student enrollment (4,082 students vs. 1,498 students)
ECSU vs. Albright College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ECSU or Albright College?
- Albright College is 317.6% more expensive to attend than ECSU for in-state tuition ($27,020.00 vs. $6,470.00)
- Out of state tuition is 178.4% higher at Albright College than Eastern Connecticut State University ($27,020.00 vs. $9,706.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Connecticut State University than Albright College ($18,628 vs. $21,496)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Albright College are 7.8% lower than costs at Eastern Connecticut State University ($14,940 vs. $16,106)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Connecticut State University as Albright College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Albright College students is 94.9% larger than aid received Eastern Connecticut State University ($21,420 vs. $10,993)
ECSU vs. Albright College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ECSU or Albright College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Albright College or ECSU .
- Accepted freshman ECSU students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at Albright College (3.05)
- Albright College has a higher acceptance rate (84.9%) than ECSU (73.8%)
ECSU vs. Albright College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ECSU or Albright 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 Albright College and ECSU.
- The graduation rate at Albright College is higher than Eastern Connecticut State University (60% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Albright College earn on average $3,100 more per year than ECSU graduates after ten years. ($49,500 vs. $46,400)
- Eastern Connecticut State University students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Albright College graduates. ($23,000 vs. $28,000)
- ECSU graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than Albright College graduates. ($237 vs. $289)
- More Albright College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ECSU students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/