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CCSU WestConn SCSU Berklee School of Music Juilliard Manhattan School of Music Western New England University UConn RIC Roger Williams University University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus Southern New Hampshire University| Eastern Connecticut State University | New England College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ECSU | NEC | ||
| Location | Willimantic, CT | Henniker, NH | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 4,082 | 2,852 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #432 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | easternct.edu | nec.edu | ||
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Costs |
ECSU | NEC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $40,178 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,706 | $40,178 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,106 | $16,802 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,628 | $29,512 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,993 | $29,272 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
ECSU | NEC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,488 | 6,416 | ||
| Admitted | 4,052 | 6,412 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.8% | 99.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.7% | 4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 2.81 | ||
| 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) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
ECSU | NEC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ECSU | NEC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $39,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $279 |
Diversity |
ECSU | NEC | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 60% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 25% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 7% |
Students |
ECSU | NEC | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 28% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 68% | ||
Campus |
ECSU | NEC | ||
| 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 NEC based on total student enrollment (4,082 students vs. 2,852 students)
ECSU vs. NEC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ECSU or NEC?
- New England College is 521% more expensive to attend than ECSU for in-state tuition ($40,178.00 vs. $6,470.00)
- Out of state tuition is 314% higher at NEC than Eastern Connecticut State University ($40,178.00 vs. $9,706.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Connecticut State University than NEC ($18,628 vs. $29,512)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Connecticut State University are 4.3% lower than costs at New England College ($16,106 vs. $16,802)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Connecticut State University than New England College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by New England College students is 166.3% larger than aid received Eastern Connecticut State University ($29,272 vs. $10,993)
ECSU vs. NEC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ECSU or NEC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NEC or ECSU .
- Accepted freshman ECSU students have a 0.59 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at NEC (2.81)
- NEC has a higher acceptance rate (99.9%) than ECSU (73.8%)
ECSU vs. NEC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ECSU or NEC? 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 NEC and ECSU.
- The graduation rate at ECSU is higher than New England College (49% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Eastern Connecticut State University earn on average $7,000 more per year than NEC graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $39,400)
- Eastern Connecticut State University students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than NEC graduates. ($23,000 vs. $27,000)
- ECSU graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than NEC graduates. ($237 vs. $279)
- More ECSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NEC students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/