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CCSU WestConn SCSU Western New England University UConn RIC Roger Williams University University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus KSC TSU USJ UHart| Eastern Connecticut State University | Midland College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ECSU | Midland College | ||
| Location | Willimantic, CT | Midland, TX | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,082 | 5,404 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #432 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | easternct.edu | midland.edu | ||
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Costs |
ECSU | Midland College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $2,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,706 | $4,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,106 | $5,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,628 | $6,906 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,993 | $4,934 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 74% |
Admission |
ECSU | Midland College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,488 | - | ||
| Admitted | 4,052 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.8% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.7% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | 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) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 20, 2024 |
Academics |
ECSU | Midland College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ECSU | Midland College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $44,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $5,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $56 |
Diversity |
ECSU | Midland College | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 39% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 48% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 2% |
Students |
ECSU | Midland College | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 2% | ||
Campus |
ECSU | Midland 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
- Midland College is larger than than ECSU based on total student enrollment (5,404 students vs. 4,082 students)
ECSU vs. Midland College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ECSU or Midland College?
- Eastern Connecticut State University is 72.5% more expensive to attend than Midland College for in-state tuition ($6,470.00 vs. $3,750.00)
- Out of state tuition is 94.9% higher at ECSU than Midland College ($9,706.00 vs. $4,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Midland College than ECSU ($6,906 vs. $18,628)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Midland College are 177.7% lower than costs at Eastern Connecticut State University ($5,800 vs. $16,106)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Connecticut State University than Midland College (100% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Connecticut State University students is 122.8% larger than aid received Midland College ($10,993 vs. $4,934)
Which college is harder to get into, ECSU or Midland College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Midland College or ECSU .
ECSU vs. Midland College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ECSU or Midland 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 Midland College and ECSU.
- Graduates from Eastern Connecticut State University earn on average $2,400 more per year than Midland College graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $44,000)
- Midland College students graduate with a $17,500 lower median federal student loan debt than ECSU graduates. ($5,500 vs. $23,000)
- Midland College graduates are paying $181 less per month on federal student loans than ECSU graduates. ($56 vs. $237)
- More ECSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Midland College students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/