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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 | Peninsula College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ECSU | Peninsula College | ||
| Location | Willimantic, CT | Port Angeles, WA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,082 | 1,583 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #432 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | easternct.edu | pencol.edu | ||
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Costs |
ECSU | Peninsula College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $3,927 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,706 | $4,407 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,106 | $16,512 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,628 | $7,491 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,993 | $7,172 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 72% |
Admission |
ECSU | Peninsula 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) | |||
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Academics |
ECSU | Peninsula College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ECSU | Peninsula College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $30,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 37% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $15,306 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $158 |
Diversity |
ECSU | Peninsula College | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 7% | ||
| % International | 1% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 10% |
Students |
ECSU | Peninsula College | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 9% | ||
Campus |
ECSU | Peninsula College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Eastern Connecticut State University is larger than than Peninsula College based on total student enrollment (4,082 students vs. 1,583 students)
ECSU vs. Peninsula College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ECSU or Peninsula College?
- Eastern Connecticut State University is 64.8% more expensive to attend than Peninsula College for in-state tuition ($6,470.00 vs. $3,927.00)
- Out of state tuition is 120.2% higher at ECSU than Peninsula College ($9,706.00 vs. $4,407.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Peninsula College than ECSU ($7,491 vs. $18,628)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Connecticut State University are 2.5% lower than costs at Peninsula College ($16,106 vs. $16,512)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Connecticut State University than Peninsula College (100% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Connecticut State University students is 53.3% larger than aid received Peninsula College ($10,993 vs. $7,172)
Which college is harder to get into, ECSU or Peninsula College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Peninsula College or ECSU .
ECSU vs. Peninsula College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ECSU or Peninsula 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 Peninsula College and ECSU.
- Graduates from Eastern Connecticut State University earn on average $16,000 more per year than Peninsula College graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $30,400)
- Peninsula College students graduate with a $7,694 lower median federal student loan debt than ECSU graduates. ($15,306 vs. $23,000)
- Peninsula College graduates are paying $79 less per month on federal student loans than ECSU graduates. ($158 vs. $237)
- More ECSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Peninsula College students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 37%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/