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Overview |
ECSU | Alcorn State University | ||
| Location | Willimantic, CT | Alcorn State, MS | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 4,082 | 2,933 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #432 | #997 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | easternct.edu | alcorn.edu | ||
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Costs |
ECSU | Alcorn State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $7,869 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,706 | $7,869 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,106 | $10,255 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,628 | $14,864 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,993 | $10,386 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
ECSU | Alcorn State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,488 | 6,748 | ||
| Admitted | 4,052 | 2,020 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.8% | 29.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.7% | 24.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 16/28 | 15/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1190 | 903/1115 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
ECSU | Alcorn State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ECSU | Alcorn State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $33,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 34% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $28,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $292 |
Diversity |
ECSU | Alcorn State University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 67% | 3% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 93% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 0% |
Students |
ECSU | Alcorn State University | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 30% | ||
Campus |
ECSU | Alcorn State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Eastern Connecticut State University is larger than than Alcorn State University based on total student enrollment (4,082 students vs. 2,933 students)
ECSU vs. Alcorn State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ECSU or Alcorn State University?
- Alcorn State University is 21.6% more expensive to attend than ECSU for in-state tuition ($7,869.00 vs. $6,470.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.3% higher at ECSU than Alcorn State University ($9,706.00 vs. $7,869.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Alcorn State University than ECSU ($14,864 vs. $18,628)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alcorn State University are 57.1% lower than costs at Eastern Connecticut State University ($10,255 vs. $16,106)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Connecticut State University as Alcorn State University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Connecticut State University students is 5.8% larger than aid received Alcorn State University ($10,993 vs. $10,386)
ECSU vs. Alcorn State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ECSU or Alcorn State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Alcorn State University or ECSU .
- Accepted freshman ECSU students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at Alcorn State University (3.2)
- ECSU has a higher acceptance rate (73.8%) than Alcorn State University (29.9%)
ECSU vs. Alcorn State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ECSU or Alcorn 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 Alcorn State University and ECSU.
- The graduation rate at ECSU is higher than Alcorn State University (49% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Eastern Connecticut State University earn on average $12,800 more per year than Alcorn State University graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $33,600)
- Eastern Connecticut State University students graduate with a $5,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Alcorn State University graduates. ($23,000 vs. $28,250)
- ECSU graduates are paying $55 less per month on federal student loans than Alcorn State University graduates. ($237 vs. $292)
- More ECSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alcorn State University students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 34%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/