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CCSU WestConn SCSU ESU Western New England University UConn Washburn University KU RIC K-State WSU Roger Williams University| Eastern Connecticut State University | Fort Hays State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ECSU | Fort Hays State University | ||
| Location | Willimantic, CT | Hays, KS | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,082 | 12,949 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #432 | #862 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | easternct.edu | fhsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
ECSU | Fort Hays State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $4,140 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,706 | $14,580 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,106 | $8,481 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,628 | $13,322 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,993 | $5,387 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 86% |
Admission |
ECSU | Fort Hays State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,488 | 1,828 | ||
| Admitted | 4,052 | 1,609 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.8% | 88% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.7% | 51.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/28 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1190 | 940/1190 | ||
| 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 | Fort Hays State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ECSU | Fort Hays State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $41,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $20,718 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $214 |
Diversity |
ECSU | Fort Hays State University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 29% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 1% |
Students |
ECSU | Fort Hays State University | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 17% | ||
Campus |
ECSU | Fort Hays State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Fort Hays State University is larger than than ECSU based on total student enrollment (12,949 students vs. 4,082 students)
ECSU vs. Fort Hays State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ECSU or Fort Hays State University?
- Eastern Connecticut State University is 56.3% more expensive to attend than Fort Hays State University for in-state tuition ($6,470.00 vs. $4,140.00)
- Out of state tuition is 50.2% higher at Fort Hays State University than Eastern Connecticut State University ($14,580.00 vs. $9,706.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fort Hays State University than ECSU ($13,322 vs. $18,628)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fort Hays State University are 89.9% lower than costs at Eastern Connecticut State University ($8,481 vs. $16,106)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Connecticut State University than Fort Hays State University (100% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Connecticut State University students is 104.1% larger than aid received Fort Hays State University ($10,993 vs. $5,387)
ECSU vs. Fort Hays State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ECSU or Fort Hays State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Fort Hays State University or ECSU .
- Accepted freshman Fort Hays State University students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at ECSU (3.4)
- Fort Hays State University has a higher acceptance rate (88%) than ECSU (73.8%)
ECSU vs. Fort Hays State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ECSU or Fort Hays State University? 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 Fort Hays State University and ECSU.
- The graduation rate at ECSU is higher than Fort Hays State University (49% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Eastern Connecticut State University earn on average $5,000 more per year than Fort Hays State University graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $41,400)
- Fort Hays State University students graduate with a $2,282 lower median federal student loan debt than ECSU graduates. ($20,718 vs. $23,000)
- Fort Hays State University graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than ECSU graduates. ($214 vs. $237)
- More ECSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fort Hays State University students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/