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CCSU WestConn SCSU Western New England University UConn RIC Roger Williams University University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus KSC ECU USJ UHart| Eastern Connecticut State University | Cameron University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ECSU | Cameron University | ||
| Location | Willimantic, CT | Lawton, OK | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,082 | 3,418 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #432 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | easternct.edu | cameron.edu | ||
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Costs |
ECSU | Cameron University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $5,025 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,706 | $14,445 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,106 | $6,280 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,628 | $9,674 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,993 | $7,907 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 83% |
Admission |
ECSU | Cameron University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,488 | - | ||
| Admitted | 4,052 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.8% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.7% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.31 | ||
| 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) | |||
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Academics |
ECSU | Cameron University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ECSU | Cameron University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 19% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $36,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 37% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $18,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $193 |
Diversity |
ECSU | Cameron University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 49% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 8% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 3% |
Students |
ECSU | Cameron University | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 8% | ||
Campus |
ECSU | Cameron University | ||
| 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 Cameron University based on total student enrollment (4,082 students vs. 3,418 students)
ECSU vs. Cameron University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ECSU or Cameron University?
- Eastern Connecticut State University is 28.8% more expensive to attend than Cameron University for in-state tuition ($6,470.00 vs. $5,025.00)
- Out of state tuition is 48.8% higher at Cameron University than Eastern Connecticut State University ($14,445.00 vs. $9,706.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cameron University than ECSU ($9,674 vs. $18,628)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cameron University are 156.5% lower than costs at Eastern Connecticut State University ($6,280 vs. $16,106)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Connecticut State University than Cameron University (100% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Connecticut State University students is 39% larger than aid received Cameron University ($10,993 vs. $7,907)
Which college is harder to get into, ECSU or Cameron University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cameron University or ECSU .
- Accepted freshman ECSU students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at Cameron University (3.31)
ECSU vs. Cameron University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ECSU or Cameron University? 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 Cameron University and ECSU.
- The graduation rate at ECSU is higher than Cameron University (49% vs. 19%)
- Graduates from Eastern Connecticut State University earn on average $9,600 more per year than Cameron University graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $36,800)
- Cameron University students graduate with a $4,250 lower median federal student loan debt than ECSU graduates. ($18,750 vs. $23,000)
- Cameron University graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than ECSU graduates. ($193 vs. $237)
- More ECSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cameron University students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 37%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/