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Overview |
ECSU | Cheyney University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Location | Willimantic, CT | Cheyney, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,082 | 697 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #432 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | easternct.edu | cheyney.edu | ||
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Costs |
ECSU | Cheyney University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,706 | $15,432 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,106 | $11,262 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,628 | $11,588 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,993 | $13,571 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
ECSU | Cheyney University of Pennsylvania | ||
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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 | 2.37 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | C+ | ||
| 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) | |||
| Application Deadline | Mar 31, 2024 |
Academics |
ECSU | Cheyney University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ECSU | Cheyney University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 24% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $30,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 19% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $33,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $346 |
Diversity |
ECSU | Cheyney University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 67% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 82% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 6% |
Students |
ECSU | Cheyney University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 11% | ||
Campus |
ECSU | Cheyney University of Pennsylvania | ||
| 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 Cheyney University of Pennsylvania based on total student enrollment (4,082 students vs. 697 students)
ECSU vs. Cheyney University of Pennsylvania Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ECSU or Cheyney University of Pennsylvania?
- Cheyney University of Pennsylvania is 19.3% more expensive to attend than ECSU for in-state tuition ($7,716.00 vs. $6,470.00)
- Out of state tuition is 59% higher at Cheyney University of Pennsylvania than Eastern Connecticut State University ($15,432.00 vs. $9,706.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cheyney University of Pennsylvania than ECSU ($11,588 vs. $18,628)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cheyney University of Pennsylvania are 43% lower than costs at Eastern Connecticut State University ($11,262 vs. $16,106)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Connecticut State University than Cheyney University of Pennsylvania (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cheyney University of Pennsylvania students is 23.5% larger than aid received Eastern Connecticut State University ($13,571 vs. $10,993)
Which college is harder to get into, ECSU or Cheyney University of Pennsylvania? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cheyney University of Pennsylvania or ECSU .
- Accepted freshman ECSU students have a 1.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at Cheyney University of Pennsylvania (2.37)
ECSU vs. Cheyney University of Pennsylvania Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ECSU or Cheyney University of Pennsylvania? 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 Cheyney University of Pennsylvania and ECSU.
- The graduation rate at ECSU is higher than Cheyney University of Pennsylvania (49% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from Eastern Connecticut State University earn on average $15,700 more per year than Cheyney University of Pennsylvania graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $30,700)
- Eastern Connecticut State University students graduate with a $10,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Cheyney University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($23,000 vs. $33,500)
- ECSU graduates are paying $109 less per month on federal student loans than Cheyney University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($237 vs. $346)
- More ECSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cheyney University of Pennsylvania students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 19%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/