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CCSU WestConn SCSU Western New England University UConn RIC Wilmington University Roger Williams University University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus KSC USJ UHart| Eastern Connecticut State University | Goldey Beacom College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ECSU | Goldey-Beacom College | ||
| Location | Willimantic, CT | Wilmington, DE | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,082 | 1,012 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #432 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | easternct.edu | gbc.edu | ||
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Costs |
ECSU | Goldey-Beacom College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $13,050 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,706 | $13,050 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,106 | $11,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,628 | $13,454 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,993 | $9,739 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
ECSU | Goldey-Beacom College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,488 | 625 | ||
| Admitted | 4,052 | 392 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.8% | 62.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.7% | 26.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 2.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 16/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 980/1190 | |||
| 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 | Goldey-Beacom College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ECSU | Goldey-Beacom College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $44,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $23,675 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $244 |
Diversity |
ECSU | Goldey-Beacom College | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 27% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 1% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 7% |
Students |
ECSU | Goldey-Beacom College | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 40% | ||
Campus |
ECSU | Goldey-Beacom College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Eastern Connecticut State University is larger than than Goldey-Beacom College based on total student enrollment (4,082 students vs. 1,012 students)
ECSU vs. Goldey-Beacom College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ECSU or Goldey-Beacom College?
- Goldey Beacom College is 101.7% more expensive to attend than ECSU for in-state tuition ($13,050.00 vs. $6,470.00)
- Out of state tuition is 34.5% higher at Goldey-Beacom College than Eastern Connecticut State University ($13,050.00 vs. $9,706.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Goldey Beacom College than ECSU ($13,454 vs. $18,628)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Goldey Beacom College are 38.8% lower than costs at Eastern Connecticut State University ($11,600 vs. $16,106)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Connecticut State University than Goldey Beacom College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Connecticut State University students is 12.9% larger than aid received Goldey Beacom College ($10,993 vs. $9,739)
ECSU vs. Goldey-Beacom College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ECSU or Goldey-Beacom College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Goldey-Beacom College or ECSU .
- Accepted freshman ECSU students have a 0.5 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at Goldey-Beacom College (2.9)
- ECSU has a higher acceptance rate (73.8%) than Goldey-Beacom College (62.7%)
ECSU vs. Goldey-Beacom College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ECSU or Goldey-Beacom 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 Goldey-Beacom College and ECSU.
- The graduation rate at Goldey-Beacom College is higher than Eastern Connecticut State University (50% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Eastern Connecticut State University earn on average $1,800 more per year than Goldey-Beacom College graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $44,600)
- Eastern Connecticut State University students graduate with a $675 lower median federal student loan debt than Goldey-Beacom College graduates. ($23,000 vs. $23,675)
- ECSU graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than Goldey-Beacom College graduates. ($237 vs. $244)
- More ECSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Goldey-Beacom College students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/