Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
CCSU Bowie State University WestConn SCSU Morgan State UMES Western New England University UConn NSU RIC Delaware State University University of the District of Columbia| Eastern Connecticut State University | Coppin State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
ECSU | Coppin | ||
| Location | Willimantic, CT | Baltimore, MD | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,082 | 2,006 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #432 | #795 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | easternct.edu | coppin.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
ECSU | Coppin | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $4,836 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,706 | $11,492 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,106 | $11,746 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,628 | $8,562 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,993 | $13,097 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
ECSU | Coppin | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,488 | 3,299 | ||
| Admitted | 4,052 | 1,483 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.8% | 45% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.7% | 23.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 2.62 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | C+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 16/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 980/1190 | 860/1040 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 15, 2024 |
Academics |
ECSU | Coppin | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 10:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
ECSU | Coppin | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 15% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $38,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 25% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $232 |
Diversity |
ECSU | Coppin | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 40% | 23% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 77% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 67% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 82% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 2% |
Students |
ECSU | Coppin | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 87% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 18% | ||
Campus |
ECSU | Coppin | ||
| 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 Coppin based on total student enrollment (4,082 students vs. 2,006 students)
ECSU vs. Coppin Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ECSU or Coppin?
- Eastern Connecticut State University is 33.8% more expensive to attend than Coppin for in-state tuition ($6,470.00 vs. $4,836.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.4% higher at Coppin than Eastern Connecticut State University ($11,492.00 vs. $9,706.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Coppin State University than ECSU ($8,562 vs. $18,628)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Coppin State University are 37.1% lower than costs at Eastern Connecticut State University ($11,746 vs. $16,106)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Connecticut State University than Coppin State University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Coppin State University students is 19.1% larger than aid received Eastern Connecticut State University ($13,097 vs. $10,993)
ECSU vs. Coppin Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ECSU or Coppin? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Coppin or ECSU .
- Accepted freshman ECSU students have a 0.78 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at Coppin (2.62)
- ECSU has a higher acceptance rate (73.8%) than Coppin (45%)
ECSU vs. Coppin Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ECSU or Coppin? 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 Coppin and ECSU.
- The graduation rate at ECSU is higher than Coppin State University (49% vs. 15%)
- Graduates from Eastern Connecticut State University earn on average $8,100 more per year than Coppin graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $38,300)
- Coppin State University students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than ECSU graduates. ($22,500 vs. $23,000)
- Coppin graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than ECSU graduates. ($232 vs. $237)
- More ECSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Coppin 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/