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Overview |
ECSU | Assumption College | ||
| Location | Willimantic, CT | Worcester, MA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,082 | 2,059 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #432 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | easternct.edu | assumption.edu | ||
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Costs |
ECSU | Assumption College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $46,680 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,706 | $46,680 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,106 | $14,562 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,628 | $28,911 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,993 | $32,492 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
ECSU | Assumption College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,488 | 4,035 | ||
| Admitted | 4,052 | 3,321 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.8% | 82.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.7% | 11.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.45 | ||
| 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2024 |
Academics |
ECSU | Assumption College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ECSU | Assumption College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $57,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $279 |
Diversity |
ECSU | Assumption College | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 11% |
Students |
ECSU | Assumption College | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 27% | ||
Campus |
ECSU | Assumption 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 Assumption College based on total student enrollment (4,082 students vs. 2,059 students)
ECSU vs. Assumption College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ECSU or Assumption College?
- Assumption College is 621.5% more expensive to attend than ECSU for in-state tuition ($46,680.00 vs. $6,470.00)
- Out of state tuition is 380.9% higher at Assumption College than Eastern Connecticut State University ($46,680.00 vs. $9,706.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Connecticut State University than Assumption College ($18,628 vs. $28,911)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Assumption College are 10.6% lower than costs at Eastern Connecticut State University ($14,562 vs. $16,106)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Connecticut State University as Assumption College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Assumption College students is 195.6% larger than aid received Eastern Connecticut State University ($32,492 vs. $10,993)
ECSU vs. Assumption College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ECSU or Assumption College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Assumption College or ECSU .
- Accepted freshman Assumption College students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at ECSU (3.4)
- Assumption College has a higher acceptance rate (82.3%) than ECSU (73.8%)
ECSU vs. Assumption College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ECSU or Assumption 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 Assumption College and ECSU.
- The graduation rate at Assumption College is higher than Eastern Connecticut State University (67% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Assumption College earn on average $11,400 more per year than ECSU graduates after ten years. ($57,800 vs. $46,400)
- Eastern Connecticut State University students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Assumption College graduates. ($23,000 vs. $27,000)
- ECSU graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than Assumption College graduates. ($237 vs. $279)
- More Assumption College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ECSU students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/