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CCSU WestConn SCSU Western New England University UConn RIC Roger Williams University University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus Curry College Drew University KSC USJ| Eastern Connecticut State University | Fisher College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ECSU | Fisher College | ||
| Location | Willimantic, CT | Boston, MA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,082 | 1,421 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #432 | #690 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | easternct.edu | fisher.edu | ||
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Costs |
ECSU | Fisher College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $33,150 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,706 | $33,150 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,106 | $17,340 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,628 | $26,257 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,993 | $25,406 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
ECSU | Fisher College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,488 | 3,333 | ||
| Admitted | 4,052 | 2,474 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.8% | 74.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.7% | 7.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 2.72 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 16/28 | 15/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1190 | 800/1070 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
ECSU | Fisher College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ECSU | Fisher College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $36,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $19,187 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $198 |
Diversity |
ECSU | Fisher College | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 30% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 36% |
Students |
ECSU | Fisher College | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 48% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 40% | ||
Campus |
ECSU | Fisher College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Eastern Connecticut State University is larger than than Fisher College based on total student enrollment (4,082 students vs. 1,421 students)
ECSU vs. Fisher College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ECSU or Fisher College?
- Fisher College is 412.4% more expensive to attend than ECSU for in-state tuition ($33,150.00 vs. $6,470.00)
- Out of state tuition is 241.5% higher at Fisher College than Eastern Connecticut State University ($33,150.00 vs. $9,706.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Connecticut State University than Fisher College ($18,628 vs. $26,257)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Connecticut State University are 7.7% lower than costs at Fisher College ($16,106 vs. $17,340)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Connecticut State University than Fisher College (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fisher College students is 131.1% larger than aid received Eastern Connecticut State University ($25,406 vs. $10,993)
ECSU vs. Fisher College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ECSU or Fisher College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Fisher College or ECSU .
- Accepted freshman ECSU students have a 0.68 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at Fisher College (2.72)
- Fisher College has a higher acceptance rate (74.2%) than ECSU (73.8%)
ECSU vs. Fisher College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ECSU or Fisher College? 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 Fisher College and ECSU.
- The graduation rate at ECSU is higher than Fisher College (49% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Eastern Connecticut State University earn on average $10,400 more per year than Fisher College graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $36,000)
- Fisher College students graduate with a $3,813 lower median federal student loan debt than ECSU graduates. ($19,187 vs. $23,000)
- Fisher College graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than ECSU graduates. ($198 vs. $237)
- More ECSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fisher College students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/