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CCSU WestConn SCSU Western New England University UConn RIC Roger Williams University University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus KSC USJ UHart Bryant University| Eastern Connecticut State University | College of the Atlantic | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ECSU | College of the Atlantic | ||
| Location | Willimantic, CT | Bar Harbor, ME | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 4,082 | 380 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #432 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | easternct.edu | coa.edu | ||
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Costs |
ECSU | College of the Atlantic | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $44,280 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,706 | $44,280 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,106 | $9,870 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,628 | $22,316 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,993 | $32,602 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
ECSU | College of the Atlantic | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,488 | 486 | ||
| Admitted | 4,052 | 292 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.8% | 60.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.7% | 32.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | 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 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
ECSU | College of the Atlantic | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ECSU | College of the Atlantic | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $28,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $19,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $204 |
Diversity |
ECSU | College of the Atlantic | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 17% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 1% |
Students |
ECSU | College of the Atlantic | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 4% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 73% | ||
Campus |
ECSU | College of the Atlantic | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 College of the Atlantic based on total student enrollment (4,082 students vs. 380 students)
ECSU vs. College of the Atlantic Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ECSU or College of the Atlantic?
- College of the Atlantic is 584.4% more expensive to attend than ECSU for in-state tuition ($44,280.00 vs. $6,470.00)
- Out of state tuition is 356.2% higher at College of the Atlantic than Eastern Connecticut State University ($44,280.00 vs. $9,706.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Connecticut State University than College of the Atlantic ($18,628 vs. $22,316)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of the Atlantic are 63.2% lower than costs at Eastern Connecticut State University ($9,870 vs. $16,106)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Connecticut State University than College of the Atlantic (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of the Atlantic students is 196.6% larger than aid received Eastern Connecticut State University ($32,602 vs. $10,993)
ECSU vs. College of the Atlantic Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ECSU or College of the Atlantic? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between College of the Atlantic or ECSU .
- Accepted freshman College of the Atlantic students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at ECSU (3.4)
- ECSU has a higher acceptance rate (73.8%) than College of the Atlantic (60.1%)
ECSU vs. College of the Atlantic Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ECSU or College of the Atlantic? 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 College of the Atlantic and ECSU.
- The graduation rate at College of the Atlantic is higher than Eastern Connecticut State University (71% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Eastern Connecticut State University earn on average $18,200 more per year than College of the Atlantic graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $28,200)
- College of the Atlantic students graduate with a $3,250 lower median federal student loan debt than ECSU graduates. ($19,750 vs. $23,000)
- College of the Atlantic graduates are paying $33 less per month on federal student loans than ECSU graduates. ($204 vs. $237)
- More College of the Atlantic graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ECSU students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/