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Overview |
ECSU | Catholic University of America | ||
| Location | Willimantic, CT | Washington, DC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,082 | 4,968 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #432 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | easternct.edu | cua.edu | ||
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Costs |
ECSU | Catholic University of America | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $53,040 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,706 | $53,040 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,106 | $16,670 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,628 | $36,031 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,993 | $34,449 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
ECSU | Catholic University of America | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,488 | 5,801 | ||
| Admitted | 4,052 | 4,965 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.8% | 85.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.7% | 15.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.52 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
ECSU | Catholic University of America | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ECSU | Catholic University of America | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $58,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $26,106 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $269 |
Diversity |
ECSU | Catholic University of America | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 4% |
Students |
ECSU | Catholic University of America | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 5% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 87% | ||
Campus |
ECSU | Catholic University of America | ||
| 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
- Catholic University of America is larger than than ECSU based on total student enrollment (4,968 students vs. 4,082 students)
ECSU vs. Catholic University of America Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ECSU or Catholic University of America?
- Catholic University of America is 719.8% more expensive to attend than ECSU for in-state tuition ($53,040.00 vs. $6,470.00)
- Out of state tuition is 446.5% higher at Catholic University of America than Eastern Connecticut State University ($53,040.00 vs. $9,706.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Connecticut State University than Catholic University of America ($18,628 vs. $36,031)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Connecticut State University are 3.5% lower than costs at Catholic University of America ($16,106 vs. $16,670)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Connecticut State University than Catholic University of America (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Catholic University of America students is 213.4% larger than aid received Eastern Connecticut State University ($34,449 vs. $10,993)
ECSU vs. Catholic University of America Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ECSU or Catholic University of America? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Catholic University of America or ECSU .
- Accepted freshman Catholic University of America students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at ECSU (3.4)
- Catholic University of America has a higher acceptance rate (85.6%) than ECSU (73.8%)
ECSU vs. Catholic University of America Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ECSU or Catholic University of America? 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 Catholic University of America and ECSU.
- The graduation rate at Catholic University of America is higher than Eastern Connecticut State University (68% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Catholic University of America earn on average $12,200 more per year than ECSU graduates after ten years. ($58,600 vs. $46,400)
- Eastern Connecticut State University students graduate with a $3,106 lower median federal student loan debt than Catholic University of America graduates. ($23,000 vs. $26,106)
- ECSU graduates are paying $32 less per month on federal student loans than Catholic University of America graduates. ($237 vs. $269)
- More Catholic University of America graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ECSU students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/