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CCSU WestConn SCSU Western New England University UConn RIC Roger Williams University University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus KSC USJ UHart Quinnipiac| Eastern Connecticut State University | Johnson State College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ECSU | Johnson State College | ||
| Location | Willimantic, CT | Johnson, VT | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 4,082 | 1,779 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #432 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | easternct.edu | jsc.edu | ||
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Costs |
ECSU | Johnson State College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $11,592 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,706 | $25,680 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,106 | $12,404 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,628 | $15,546 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,993 | $12,740 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
ECSU | Johnson State College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,488 | 3,031 | ||
| Admitted | 4,052 | 2,209 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.8% | 72.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.7% | 11.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.32 | ||
| 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 | Johnson State College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ECSU | Johnson State College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 30% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $33,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $23,819 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $246 |
Diversity |
ECSU | Johnson State College | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 7% |
Students |
ECSU | Johnson State College | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 47% | ||
Campus |
ECSU | Johnson State College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| 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 Johnson State College based on total student enrollment (4,082 students vs. 1,779 students)
ECSU vs. Johnson State College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ECSU or Johnson State College?
- Johnson State College is 79.2% more expensive to attend than ECSU for in-state tuition ($11,592.00 vs. $6,470.00)
- Out of state tuition is 164.6% higher at Johnson State College than Eastern Connecticut State University ($25,680.00 vs. $9,706.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Johnson State College than ECSU ($15,546 vs. $18,628)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Johnson State College are 29.8% lower than costs at Eastern Connecticut State University ($12,404 vs. $16,106)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Connecticut State University than Johnson State College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Johnson State College students is 15.9% larger than aid received Eastern Connecticut State University ($12,740 vs. $10,993)
ECSU vs. Johnson State College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ECSU or Johnson State College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Johnson State College or ECSU .
- Accepted freshman ECSU students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at Johnson State College (3.32)
- ECSU has a higher acceptance rate (73.8%) than Johnson State College (72.9%)
ECSU vs. Johnson State College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ECSU or Johnson State 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 Johnson State College and ECSU.
- The graduation rate at ECSU is higher than Johnson State College (49% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from Eastern Connecticut State University earn on average $12,500 more per year than Johnson State College graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $33,900)
- Eastern Connecticut State University students graduate with a $819 lower median federal student loan debt than Johnson State College graduates. ($23,000 vs. $23,819)
- ECSU graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than Johnson State College graduates. ($237 vs. $246)
- More ECSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Johnson State College 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/