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CCSU WestConn SCSU Western New England University UConn RIC Roger Williams University University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus KSC USJ UHart Bryant University| Eastern Connecticut State University | Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ECSU | Paul Smith's College | ||
| Location | Willimantic, CT | Paul Smiths, NY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 4,082 | 686 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #432 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | easternct.edu | paulsmiths.edu | ||
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Costs |
ECSU | Paul Smith's College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $32,012 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,706 | $32,012 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,106 | $15,546 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,628 | $25,056 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,993 | $24,545 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
ECSU | Paul Smith's College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,488 | 955 | ||
| Admitted | 4,052 | 811 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.8% | 84.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.7% | 24% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 2.8 | ||
| 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 required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
ECSU | Paul Smith's College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ECSU | Paul Smith's College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $258 |
Diversity |
ECSU | Paul Smith's College | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 8% |
Students |
ECSU | Paul Smith's College | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 45% | ||
Campus |
ECSU | Paul Smith's College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Eastern Connecticut State University is larger than than Paul Smith's College based on total student enrollment (4,082 students vs. 686 students)
ECSU vs. Paul Smith's College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ECSU or Paul Smith's College?
- Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science is 394.8% more expensive to attend than ECSU for in-state tuition ($32,012.00 vs. $6,470.00)
- Out of state tuition is 229.8% higher at Paul Smith's College than Eastern Connecticut State University ($32,012.00 vs. $9,706.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Connecticut State University than Paul Smith's College ($18,628 vs. $25,056)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science are 3.6% lower than costs at Eastern Connecticut State University ($15,546 vs. $16,106)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Connecticut State University as Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science students is 123.3% larger than aid received Eastern Connecticut State University ($24,545 vs. $10,993)
ECSU vs. Paul Smith's College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ECSU or Paul Smith's College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Paul Smith's College or ECSU .
- Accepted freshman ECSU students have a 0.6 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at Paul Smith's College (2.8)
- Paul Smith's College has a higher acceptance rate (84.9%) than ECSU (73.8%)
ECSU vs. Paul Smith's College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ECSU or Paul Smith's 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 Paul Smith's College and ECSU.
- The graduation rate at ECSU is higher than Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science (49% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Eastern Connecticut State University earn on average $9,700 more per year than Paul Smith's College graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $36,700)
- Eastern Connecticut State University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Paul Smith's College graduates. ($23,000 vs. $25,000)
- ECSU graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Paul Smith's College graduates. ($237 vs. $258)
- More Paul Smith's College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ECSU students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/