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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 | Lyndon State College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ECSU | Lyndon State College | ||
| Location | Willimantic, CT | Lyndonville, VT | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,082 | 1,147 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #432 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | easternct.edu | lyndonstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
ECSU | Lyndon State College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $10,632 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,706 | $22,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,106 | $10,290 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,628 | $13,304 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,993 | $8,981 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
ECSU | Lyndon State College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,488 | - | ||
| Admitted | 4,052 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.8% | |||
| Enrolled % | 17.7% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.11 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 980/1190 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required | ||
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Academics |
ECSU | Lyndon State College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ECSU | Lyndon State College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $35,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $26,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $276 |
Diversity |
ECSU | Lyndon State College | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 5% |
Students |
ECSU | Lyndon State College | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | - | ||
Campus |
ECSU | Lyndon State 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 Lyndon State College based on total student enrollment (4,082 students vs. 1,147 students)
ECSU vs. Lyndon State College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ECSU or Lyndon State College?
- Lyndon State College is 64.3% more expensive to attend than ECSU for in-state tuition ($10,632.00 vs. $6,470.00)
- Out of state tuition is 134.9% higher at Lyndon State College than Eastern Connecticut State University ($22,800.00 vs. $9,706.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lyndon State College than ECSU ($13,304 vs. $18,628)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lyndon State College are 56.5% lower than costs at Eastern Connecticut State University ($10,290 vs. $16,106)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Connecticut State University than Lyndon State College (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Connecticut State University students is 22.4% larger than aid received Lyndon State College ($10,993 vs. $8,981)
Which college is harder to get into, ECSU or Lyndon State College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lyndon State College or ECSU .
- Accepted freshman ECSU students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at Lyndon State College (3.11)
ECSU vs. Lyndon State College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ECSU or Lyndon 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 Lyndon State College and ECSU.
- The graduation rate at ECSU is higher than Lyndon State College (49% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Eastern Connecticut State University earn on average $10,700 more per year than Lyndon State College graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $35,700)
- Eastern Connecticut State University students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Lyndon State College graduates. ($23,000 vs. $26,750)
- ECSU graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Lyndon State College graduates. ($237 vs. $276)
- More ECSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lyndon State College students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/