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CCSU WestConn SCSU Western New England University UConn RIC Roger Williams University University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus KSC California College of the Arts USJ UHart| Eastern Connecticut State University | Gallaudet University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ECSU | Gallaudet University | ||
| Location | Willimantic, CT | Washington, DC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,082 | 1,322 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #432 | #572 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | easternct.edu | gallaudet.edu | ||
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Costs |
ECSU | Gallaudet University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $16,512 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,706 | $16,512 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,106 | $14,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,628 | $13,787 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,993 | $25,648 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
ECSU | Gallaudet University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,488 | 380 | ||
| Admitted | 4,052 | 225 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.8% | 59.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.7% | 71.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 16/28 | 14/20 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1190 | 752/1089 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
ECSU | Gallaudet University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ECSU | Gallaudet University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $31,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $16,541 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $171 |
Diversity |
ECSU | Gallaudet University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 49% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 11% | ||
| % International | 1% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 3% |
Students |
ECSU | Gallaudet University | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 1% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 94% | ||
Campus |
ECSU | Gallaudet 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
- Eastern Connecticut State University is larger than than Gallaudet University based on total student enrollment (4,082 students vs. 1,322 students)
ECSU vs. Gallaudet University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ECSU or Gallaudet University?
- Gallaudet University is 155.2% more expensive to attend than ECSU for in-state tuition ($16,512.00 vs. $6,470.00)
- Out of state tuition is 70.1% higher at Gallaudet University than Eastern Connecticut State University ($16,512.00 vs. $9,706.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Gallaudet University than ECSU ($13,787 vs. $18,628)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gallaudet University are 8.8% lower than costs at Eastern Connecticut State University ($14,800 vs. $16,106)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Connecticut State University than Gallaudet University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gallaudet University students is 133.3% larger than aid received Eastern Connecticut State University ($25,648 vs. $10,993)
ECSU vs. Gallaudet University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ECSU or Gallaudet University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Gallaudet University or ECSU .
- Accepted freshman ECSU students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at Gallaudet University (3.3)
- ECSU has a higher acceptance rate (73.8%) than Gallaudet University (59.2%)
ECSU vs. Gallaudet University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ECSU or Gallaudet 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 Gallaudet University and ECSU.
- The graduation rate at ECSU is higher than Gallaudet University (49% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Eastern Connecticut State University earn on average $14,700 more per year than Gallaudet University graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $31,700)
- Gallaudet University students graduate with a $6,459 lower median federal student loan debt than ECSU graduates. ($16,541 vs. $23,000)
- Gallaudet University graduates are paying $66 less per month on federal student loans than ECSU graduates. ($171 vs. $237)
- More ECSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Gallaudet University students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/