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Overview |
ECSU | La Salle University | ||
| Location | Willimantic, CT | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,082 | 4,049 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #432 | #469 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | easternct.edu | lasalle.edu | ||
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Costs |
ECSU | La Salle University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $32,640 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,706 | $32,640 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,106 | $14,550 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,628 | $17,552 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,993 | $29,025 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
ECSU | La Salle University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,488 | 5,214 | ||
| Admitted | 4,052 | 4,914 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.8% | 94.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.7% | 11.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.44 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 980/1190 | 1050/1268 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
ECSU | La Salle University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ECSU | La Salle University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $58,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $279 |
Diversity |
ECSU | La Salle University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 7% |
Students |
ECSU | La Salle University | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 20% | ||
Campus |
ECSU | La Salle University | ||
| 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 La Salle University based on total student enrollment (4,082 students vs. 4,049 students)
ECSU vs. La Salle University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ECSU or La Salle University?
- La Salle University is 404.5% more expensive to attend than ECSU for in-state tuition ($32,640.00 vs. $6,470.00)
- Out of state tuition is 236.3% higher at La Salle University than Eastern Connecticut State University ($32,640.00 vs. $9,706.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at La Salle University than ECSU ($17,552 vs. $18,628)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at La Salle University are 10.7% lower than costs at Eastern Connecticut State University ($14,550 vs. $16,106)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Connecticut State University as La Salle University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by La Salle University students is 164% larger than aid received Eastern Connecticut State University ($29,025 vs. $10,993)
ECSU vs. La Salle University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ECSU or La Salle University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between La Salle University or ECSU .
- Accepted freshman La Salle University students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.44) than students at ECSU (3.4)
- La Salle University has a higher acceptance rate (94.2%) than ECSU (73.8%)
ECSU vs. La Salle University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ECSU or La Salle 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 La Salle University and ECSU.
- The graduation rate at La Salle University is higher than Eastern Connecticut State University (67% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from La Salle University earn on average $11,900 more per year than ECSU graduates after ten years. ($58,300 vs. $46,400)
- Eastern Connecticut State University students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than La Salle University graduates. ($23,000 vs. $27,000)
- ECSU graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than La Salle University graduates. ($237 vs. $279)
- More ECSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former La Salle University students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/