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Overview |
ECSU | Moravian College | ||
| Location | Willimantic, CT | Bethlehem, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,082 | 2,533 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #432 | #261 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Moravian Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | easternct.edu | moravian.edu | ||
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Costs |
ECSU | Moravian College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $48,569 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,706 | $48,569 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,106 | $14,904 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,628 | $31,168 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,993 | $31,527 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
ECSU | Moravian College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,488 | 3,284 | ||
| Admitted | 4,052 | 2,201 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.8% | 67% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.7% | 19.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.55 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 16/28 | 21/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1190 | 1060/1253 | ||
| 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 | Moravian College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ECSU | Moravian College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $50,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $279 |
Diversity |
ECSU | Moravian College | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 6% |
Students |
ECSU | Moravian College | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 37% | ||
Campus |
ECSU | Moravian College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Eastern Connecticut State University is larger than than Moravian College based on total student enrollment (4,082 students vs. 2,533 students)
ECSU vs. Moravian College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ECSU or Moravian College?
- Moravian University is 650.7% more expensive to attend than ECSU for in-state tuition ($48,569.00 vs. $6,470.00)
- Out of state tuition is 400.4% higher at Moravian College than Eastern Connecticut State University ($48,569.00 vs. $9,706.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Connecticut State University than Moravian College ($18,628 vs. $31,168)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Moravian University are 8.1% lower than costs at Eastern Connecticut State University ($14,904 vs. $16,106)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Connecticut State University as Moravian University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Moravian University students is 186.8% larger than aid received Eastern Connecticut State University ($31,527 vs. $10,993)
ECSU vs. Moravian College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ECSU or Moravian College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Moravian College or ECSU .
- Accepted freshman Moravian College students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.55) than students at ECSU (3.4)
- ECSU has a higher acceptance rate (73.8%) than Moravian College (67%)
ECSU vs. Moravian College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ECSU or Moravian 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 Moravian College and ECSU.
- The graduation rate at Moravian College is higher than Eastern Connecticut State University (76% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Moravian University earn on average $4,400 more per year than ECSU graduates after ten years. ($50,800 vs. $46,400)
- Eastern Connecticut State University students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Moravian College graduates. ($23,000 vs. $27,000)
- ECSU graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than Moravian College graduates. ($237 vs. $279)
- More Moravian College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ECSU students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/