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CCSU WestConn SCSU UIC Northeastern Illinois University Western New England University UConn DePaul RIC EIU Roger Williams University Northern Illinois| Eastern Connecticut State University | Chicago State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ECSU | CSU | ||
| Location | Willimantic, CT | Chicago, IL | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,082 | 2,317 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #432 | #870 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | easternct.edu | csu.edu | ||
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Costs |
ECSU | CSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $7,656 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,706 | $7,656 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,106 | $13,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,628 | $6,446 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,993 | $15,891 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
ECSU | CSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,488 | 7,404 | ||
| Admitted | 4,052 | 3,592 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.8% | 48.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.7% | 4.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.18 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 16/28 | 15/19 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1190 | 750/963 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
ECSU | CSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ECSU | CSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 21% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $38,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 25% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $31,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $323 |
Diversity |
ECSU | CSU | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 3% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 75% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 12% |
Students |
ECSU | CSU | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 20% | ||
Campus |
ECSU | CSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Eastern Connecticut State University is larger than than CSU based on total student enrollment (4,082 students vs. 2,317 students)
ECSU vs. CSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ECSU or CSU?
- Chicago State University is 18.3% more expensive to attend than ECSU for in-state tuition ($7,656.00 vs. $6,470.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.8% higher at ECSU than Chicago State University ($9,706.00 vs. $7,656.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Chicago State University than ECSU ($6,446 vs. $18,628)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Chicago State University 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 Chicago State University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chicago State University students is 44.6% larger than aid received Eastern Connecticut State University ($15,891 vs. $10,993)
ECSU vs. CSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ECSU or CSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CSU or ECSU .
- Accepted freshman ECSU students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at CSU (3.18)
- ECSU has a higher acceptance rate (73.8%) than CSU (48.5%)
ECSU vs. CSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ECSU or CSU? 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 and ECSU.
- The graduation rate at ECSU is higher than Chicago State University (49% vs. 21%)
- Graduates from Eastern Connecticut State University earn on average $8,100 more per year than CSU graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $38,300)
- Eastern Connecticut State University students graduate with a $8,250 lower median federal student loan debt than CSU graduates. ($23,000 vs. $31,250)
- ECSU graduates are paying $86 less per month on federal student loans than CSU graduates. ($237 vs. $323)
- More ECSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSU students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/