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CCSU WestConn SCSU Western New England University UConn RIC Dean College Roger Williams University University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus KSC USJ UHart| Eastern Connecticut State University | American International College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ECSU | AIC | ||
| Location | Willimantic, CT | Springfield, MA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,082 | 2,010 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #432 | #945 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | easternct.edu | aic.edu | ||
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Costs |
ECSU | AIC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $40,550 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,706 | $40,550 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,106 | $15,130 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,628 | $18,317 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,993 | $35,061 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
ECSU | AIC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,488 | 2,707 | ||
| Admitted | 4,052 | 2,419 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.8% | 89.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.7% | 13.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 2.91 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 980/1190 | 940/1110 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Sep 7, 2023 |
Academics |
ECSU | AIC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ECSU | AIC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $279 |
Diversity |
ECSU | AIC | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 39% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 25% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 14% |
Students |
ECSU | AIC | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 48% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 47% | ||
Campus |
ECSU | AIC | ||
| 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
- Eastern Connecticut State University is larger than than AIC based on total student enrollment (4,082 students vs. 2,010 students)
ECSU vs. AIC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ECSU or AIC?
- American International College is 526.7% more expensive to attend than ECSU for in-state tuition ($40,550.00 vs. $6,470.00)
- Out of state tuition is 317.8% higher at AIC than Eastern Connecticut State University ($40,550.00 vs. $9,706.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at American International College than ECSU ($18,317 vs. $18,628)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at American International College are 6.5% lower than costs at Eastern Connecticut State University ($15,130 vs. $16,106)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Connecticut State University than American International College (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by American International College students is 218.9% larger than aid received Eastern Connecticut State University ($35,061 vs. $10,993)
ECSU vs. AIC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ECSU or AIC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AIC or ECSU .
- Accepted freshman ECSU students have a 0.49 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at AIC (2.91)
- AIC has a higher acceptance rate (89.4%) than ECSU (73.8%)
ECSU vs. AIC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ECSU or AIC? 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 AIC and ECSU.
- The graduation rate at ECSU is higher than American International College (49% vs. 36%)
- Graduates of Eastern Connecticut State University and AIC have equivalent average earnings after ten years ($46,400 vs. $46,400)
- Eastern Connecticut State University students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than AIC graduates. ($23,000 vs. $27,000)
- ECSU graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than AIC graduates. ($237 vs. $279)
- More ECSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AIC students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/