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CCSU WestConn SCSU Western New England University UConn RIC Roger Williams University University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus KSC USJ UHart Bryant University| Eastern Connecticut State University | Bay State College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ECSU | Bay State College | ||
| Location | Willimantic, CT | Boston, MA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,082 | 224 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #432 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | easternct.edu | baystate.edu | ||
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Costs |
ECSU | Bay State College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $28,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,706 | $28,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,106 | $13,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,628 | $43,020 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,993 | $10,243 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 74% |
Admission |
ECSU | Bay State College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,488 | 109 | ||
| Admitted | 4,052 | 52 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.8% | 47.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.7% | 48.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | 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 | Bay State College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ECSU | Bay State College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 6% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $31,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 40% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $258 |
Diversity |
ECSU | Bay State College | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 29% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 71% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 8% | ||
| % International | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 9% |
Students |
ECSU | Bay State College | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 10% | ||
Campus |
ECSU | Bay State College | ||
| 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 Bay State College based on total student enrollment (4,082 students vs. 224 students)
ECSU vs. Bay State College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ECSU or Bay State College?
- Bay State College is 340.5% more expensive to attend than ECSU for in-state tuition ($28,500.00 vs. $6,470.00)
- Out of state tuition is 193.6% higher at Bay State College than Eastern Connecticut State University ($28,500.00 vs. $9,706.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Connecticut State University than Bay State College ($18,628 vs. $43,020)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bay State College are 19.3% lower than costs at Eastern Connecticut State University ($13,500 vs. $16,106)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Connecticut State University than Bay State College (100% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Connecticut State University students is 7.3% larger than aid received Bay State College ($10,993 vs. $10,243)
ECSU vs. Bay State College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ECSU or Bay State College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bay State College or ECSU .
- ECSU has a higher acceptance rate (73.8%) than Bay State College (47.7%)
ECSU vs. Bay State College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ECSU or Bay State 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 Bay State College and ECSU.
- The graduation rate at ECSU is higher than Bay State College (49% vs. 6%)
- Graduates from Eastern Connecticut State University earn on average $14,800 more per year than Bay State College graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $31,600)
- Eastern Connecticut State University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Bay State College graduates. ($23,000 vs. $25,000)
- ECSU graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Bay State College graduates. ($237 vs. $258)
- More ECSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bay State College students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/