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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 | Becker College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ECSU | Becker College | ||
| Location | Willimantic, CT | Worcester, MA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,082 | 1,675 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #432 | #1027 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | easternct.edu | becker.edu | ||
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Costs |
ECSU | Becker College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $36,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,706 | $36,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,106 | $13,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,628 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,993 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 0% |
Admission |
ECSU | Becker College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,488 | - | ||
| Admitted | 4,052 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.8% | |||
| Enrolled % | 17.7% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/28 | 20/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1190 | 960/1180 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
ECSU | Becker College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ECSU | Becker College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 27% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $46,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $26,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $274 |
Diversity |
ECSU | Becker College | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 7% |
Students |
ECSU | Becker College | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 39% | ||
Campus |
ECSU | Becker College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Eastern Connecticut State University is larger than than Becker College based on total student enrollment (4,082 students vs. 1,675 students)
ECSU vs. Becker College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ECSU or Becker College?
- Becker College is 461.1% more expensive to attend than ECSU for in-state tuition ($36,300.00 vs. $6,470.00)
- Out of state tuition is 274% higher at Becker College than Eastern Connecticut State University ($36,300.00 vs. $9,706.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Becker College are 16.7% lower than costs at Eastern Connecticut State University ($13,800 vs. $16,106)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Connecticut State University than Becker College (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Connecticut State University students is ?% larger than aid received Becker College ($10,993 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, ECSU or Becker College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Becker College or ECSU .
- Accepted freshman ECSU students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at Becker College (3.36)
ECSU vs. Becker College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ECSU or Becker 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 Becker College and ECSU.
- The graduation rate at ECSU is higher than Becker College (49% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Becker College earn on average $200 more per year than ECSU graduates after ten years. ($46,600 vs. $46,400)
- Eastern Connecticut State University students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Becker College graduates. ($23,000 vs. $26,500)
- ECSU graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than Becker College graduates. ($237 vs. $274)
- More ECSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Becker College students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/