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Overview |
ECSU | Maria College of Albany | ||
| Location | Willimantic, CT | Albany, NY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,082 | 805 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #432 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | easternct.edu | mariacollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
ECSU | Maria College of Albany | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $15,980 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,706 | $15,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,106 | $9,480 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,628 | $17,537 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,993 | $8,818 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 50% |
Admission |
ECSU | Maria College of Albany | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,488 | 162 | ||
| Admitted | 4,052 | 157 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.8% | 96.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.7% | 38.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 2.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | C+ | ||
| 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) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
ECSU | Maria College of Albany | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ECSU | Maria College of Albany | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $43,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $20,118 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $208 |
Diversity |
ECSU | Maria College of Albany | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 89% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 21% |
Students |
ECSU | Maria College of Albany | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 0% | ||
Campus |
ECSU | Maria College of Albany | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Eastern Connecticut State University is larger than than Maria College of Albany based on total student enrollment (4,082 students vs. 805 students)
ECSU vs. Maria College of Albany Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ECSU or Maria College of Albany?
- Maria College of Albany is 147% more expensive to attend than ECSU for in-state tuition ($15,980.00 vs. $6,470.00)
- Out of state tuition is 64.6% higher at Maria College of Albany than Eastern Connecticut State University ($15,980.00 vs. $9,706.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Maria College of Albany than ECSU ($17,537 vs. $18,628)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Maria College of Albany are 69.9% lower than costs at Eastern Connecticut State University ($9,480 vs. $16,106)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Connecticut State University than Maria College of Albany (100% vs. 50%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Connecticut State University students is 24.7% larger than aid received Maria College of Albany ($10,993 vs. $8,818)
ECSU vs. Maria College of Albany Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ECSU or Maria College of Albany? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Maria College of Albany or ECSU .
- Accepted freshman ECSU students have a 0.9 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at Maria College of Albany (2.5)
- Maria College of Albany has a higher acceptance rate (96.9%) than ECSU (73.8%)
ECSU vs. Maria College of Albany Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ECSU or Maria College of Albany? 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 Maria College of Albany and ECSU.
- Graduates from Eastern Connecticut State University earn on average $3,000 more per year than Maria College of Albany graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $43,400)
- Maria College of Albany students graduate with a $2,882 lower median federal student loan debt than ECSU graduates. ($20,118 vs. $23,000)
- Maria College of Albany graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than ECSU graduates. ($208 vs. $237)
- More ECSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Maria College of Albany students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/