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Overview |
ECSU | Hampshire College | ||
| Location | Willimantic, CT | Amherst, MA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 4,082 | 508 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #432 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | easternct.edu | hampshire.edu | ||
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Costs |
ECSU | Hampshire College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $52,714 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,706 | $52,714 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,106 | $14,432 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,628 | $24,087 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,993 | $44,835 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
ECSU | Hampshire College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,488 | 2,090 | ||
| Admitted | 4,052 | 1,440 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.8% | 68.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.7% | 15.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
ECSU | Hampshire College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ECSU | Hampshire College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $37,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $23,531 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $243 |
Diversity |
ECSU | Hampshire College | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 7% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 4% |
Students |
ECSU | Hampshire College | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 27% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 68% | ||
Campus |
ECSU | Hampshire College | ||
| 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 Hampshire College based on total student enrollment (4,082 students vs. 508 students)
ECSU vs. Hampshire College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ECSU or Hampshire College?
- Hampshire College is 714.7% more expensive to attend than ECSU for in-state tuition ($52,714.00 vs. $6,470.00)
- Out of state tuition is 443.1% higher at Hampshire College than Eastern Connecticut State University ($52,714.00 vs. $9,706.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Connecticut State University than Hampshire College ($18,628 vs. $24,087)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hampshire College are 11.6% lower than costs at Eastern Connecticut State University ($14,432 vs. $16,106)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Connecticut State University as Hampshire College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hampshire College students is 307.9% larger than aid received Eastern Connecticut State University ($44,835 vs. $10,993)
ECSU vs. Hampshire College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ECSU or Hampshire College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hampshire College or ECSU .
- ECSU has a higher acceptance rate (73.8%) than Hampshire College (68.9%)
ECSU vs. Hampshire College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ECSU or Hampshire 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 Hampshire College and ECSU.
- The graduation rate at Hampshire College is higher than Eastern Connecticut State University (61% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Eastern Connecticut State University earn on average $9,300 more per year than Hampshire College graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $37,100)
- Eastern Connecticut State University students graduate with a $531 lower median federal student loan debt than Hampshire College graduates. ($23,000 vs. $23,531)
- ECSU graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than Hampshire College graduates. ($237 vs. $243)
- More Hampshire College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ECSU students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/