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Overview |
ECSU | Fort Valley State University | ||
| Location | Willimantic, CT | Fort Valley, GA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 4,082 | 2,605 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #432 | #1018 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | easternct.edu | fvsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
ECSU | Fort Valley State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $4,064 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,706 | $14,786 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,106 | $8,372 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,628 | $13,016 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,993 | $9,499 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
ECSU | Fort Valley State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,488 | 6,247 | ||
| Admitted | 4,052 | 2,692 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.8% | 43.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.7% | 20.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 2.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 16/28 | 16/19 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1190 | 810/950 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 15, 2024 |
Academics |
ECSU | Fort Valley State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ECSU | Fort Valley State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $32,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 19% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $36,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $377 |
Diversity |
ECSU | Fort Valley State University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 67% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 94% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 2% |
Students |
ECSU | Fort Valley State University | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 7% | ||
Campus |
ECSU | Fort Valley State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 Fort Valley State University based on total student enrollment (4,082 students vs. 2,605 students)
ECSU vs. Fort Valley State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ECSU or Fort Valley State University?
- Eastern Connecticut State University is 59.2% more expensive to attend than Fort Valley State University for in-state tuition ($6,470.00 vs. $4,064.00)
- Out of state tuition is 52.3% higher at Fort Valley State University than Eastern Connecticut State University ($14,786.00 vs. $9,706.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fort Valley State University than ECSU ($13,016 vs. $18,628)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fort Valley State University are 92.4% lower than costs at Eastern Connecticut State University ($8,372 vs. $16,106)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Connecticut State University than Fort Valley State University (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Connecticut State University students is 15.7% larger than aid received Fort Valley State University ($10,993 vs. $9,499)
ECSU vs. Fort Valley State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ECSU or Fort Valley State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Fort Valley State University or ECSU .
- Accepted freshman ECSU students have a 0.53 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at Fort Valley State University (2.87)
- ECSU has a higher acceptance rate (73.8%) than Fort Valley State University (43.1%)
ECSU vs. Fort Valley State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ECSU or Fort Valley 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 Valley State University and ECSU.
- The graduation rate at ECSU is higher than Fort Valley State University (49% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Eastern Connecticut State University earn on average $14,400 more per year than Fort Valley State University graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $32,000)
- Eastern Connecticut State University students graduate with a $13,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Fort Valley State University graduates. ($23,000 vs. $36,500)
- ECSU graduates are paying $140 less per month on federal student loans than Fort Valley State University graduates. ($237 vs. $377)
- More ECSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fort Valley State University students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 19%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/