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LSU CCSU NSU WestConn UL Lafayette SCSU ULM Mississippi State LSUS Western New England University UConn Arkansas State University| Eastern Connecticut State University | Louisiana Tech University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ECSU | LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | ||
| Location | Willimantic, CT | Ruston, LA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,082 | 10,839 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #432 | #601 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | easternct.edu | latech.edu | ||
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Costs |
ECSU | LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $6,401 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,706 | $13,142 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,106 | $9,447 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,628 | $12,243 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,993 | $12,577 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
ECSU | LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,488 | 7,595 | ||
| Admitted | 4,052 | 4,737 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.8% | 62.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.7% | 37.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.58 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 16/28 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1190 | 1088/1280 | ||
| 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 | LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 23:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ECSU | LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $48,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $19,865 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $205 |
Diversity |
ECSU | LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 7% |
Students |
ECSU | LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 11% | ||
Campus |
ECSU | LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Louisiana Tech University is larger than than ECSU based on total student enrollment (10,839 students vs. 4,082 students)
ECSU vs. LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ECSU or LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech?
- Eastern Connecticut State University is 1.1% more expensive to attend than LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech for in-state tuition ($6,470.00 vs. $6,401.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35.4% higher at LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech than Eastern Connecticut State University ($13,142.00 vs. $9,706.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Louisiana Tech University than ECSU ($12,243 vs. $18,628)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Louisiana Tech University are 70.5% lower than costs at Eastern Connecticut State University ($9,447 vs. $16,106)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Connecticut State University than Louisiana Tech University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Louisiana Tech University students is 14.4% larger than aid received Eastern Connecticut State University ($12,577 vs. $10,993)
ECSU vs. LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ECSU or LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech or ECSU .
- Accepted freshman LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at ECSU (3.4)
- ECSU has a higher acceptance rate (73.8%) than LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech (62.4%)
ECSU vs. LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ECSU or LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech? 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 Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech and ECSU.
- The graduation rate at ECSU is the same as at Louisiana Tech University (49% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Louisiana Tech University earn on average $2,200 more per year than ECSU graduates after ten years. ($48,600 vs. $46,400)
- Louisiana Tech University students graduate with a $3,135 lower median federal student loan debt than ECSU graduates. ($19,865 vs. $23,000)
- LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech graduates are paying $32 less per month on federal student loans than ECSU graduates. ($205 vs. $237)
- More ECSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/