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California State University-Northridge CCSU WestConn SCSU CSUMB CSU CSUDH California State University-San Marcos Cal State East Bay Western New England University San Francisco State UConn| Eastern Connecticut State University | California State University Channel Islands | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ECSU | CSU Channel Islands | ||
| Location | Willimantic, CT | Camarillo, CA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 4,082 | 6,128 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #432 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | easternct.edu | csuci.edu | ||
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Costs |
ECSU | CSU Channel Islands | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $5,742 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,706 | $17,622 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,106 | $16,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,628 | $13,540 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,993 | $9,412 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 72% |
Admission |
ECSU | CSU Channel Islands | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,488 | 10,420 | ||
| Admitted | 4,052 | 9,342 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.8% | 89.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.7% | 6.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.22 | ||
| 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 considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 30, 2024 |
Academics |
ECSU | CSU Channel Islands | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ECSU | CSU Channel Islands | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $46,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $15,183 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $156 |
Diversity |
ECSU | CSU Channel Islands | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 32% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 49% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 6% |
Students |
ECSU | CSU Channel Islands | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 1% | ||
Campus |
ECSU | CSU Channel Islands | ||
| 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
- California State University Channel Islands is larger than than ECSU based on total student enrollment (6,128 students vs. 4,082 students)
ECSU vs. CSU Channel Islands Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ECSU or CSU Channel Islands?
- Eastern Connecticut State University is 12.7% more expensive to attend than CSU Channel Islands for in-state tuition ($6,470.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 81.6% higher at CSU Channel Islands than Eastern Connecticut State University ($17,622.00 vs. $9,706.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California State University Channel Islands than ECSU ($13,540 vs. $18,628)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Connecticut State University are 1.2% lower than costs at California State University Channel Islands ($16,106 vs. $16,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Connecticut State University than California State University Channel Islands (100% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Connecticut State University students is 16.8% larger than aid received California State University Channel Islands ($10,993 vs. $9,412)
ECSU vs. CSU Channel Islands Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ECSU or CSU Channel Islands? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CSU Channel Islands or ECSU .
- Accepted freshman ECSU students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at CSU Channel Islands (3.22)
- CSU Channel Islands has a higher acceptance rate (89.7%) than ECSU (73.8%)
ECSU vs. CSU Channel Islands Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ECSU or CSU Channel Islands? 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 CSU Channel Islands and ECSU.
- The graduation rate at CSU Channel Islands is higher than Eastern Connecticut State University (54% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Eastern Connecticut State University earn on average $300 more per year than CSU Channel Islands graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $46,100)
- California State University Channel Islands students graduate with a $7,817 lower median federal student loan debt than ECSU graduates. ($15,183 vs. $23,000)
- CSU Channel Islands graduates are paying $81 less per month on federal student loans than ECSU graduates. ($156 vs. $237)
- More ECSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSU Channel Islands students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/