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CCSU WestConn SCSU Western New England University UConn RIC Roger Williams University LHU University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus Temple KSC USJ| Eastern Connecticut State University | Pennsylvania College of Technology | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ECSU | Penn College | ||
| Location | Willimantic, CT | Williamsport, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,082 | 4,241 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #432 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | easternct.edu | pct.edu | ||
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Costs |
ECSU | Penn College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $15,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,706 | $23,190 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,106 | $12,130 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,628 | $23,030 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,993 | $7,254 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 69% |
Admission |
ECSU | Penn 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 | 3.05 | ||
| 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) | |||
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Academics |
ECSU | Penn College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ECSU | Penn College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $44,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $222 |
Diversity |
ECSU | Penn College | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 2% |
Students |
ECSU | Penn College | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 12% | ||
Campus |
ECSU | Penn College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Pennsylvania College of Technology is larger than than ECSU based on total student enrollment (4,241 students vs. 4,082 students)
ECSU vs. Penn College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ECSU or Penn College?
- Pennsylvania College of Technology is 138.8% more expensive to attend than ECSU for in-state tuition ($15,450.00 vs. $6,470.00)
- Out of state tuition is 138.9% higher at Penn College than Eastern Connecticut State University ($23,190.00 vs. $9,706.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Connecticut State University than Penn College ($18,628 vs. $23,030)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pennsylvania College of Technology are 32.8% lower than costs at Eastern Connecticut State University ($12,130 vs. $16,106)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Connecticut State University than Pennsylvania College of Technology (100% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Connecticut State University students is 51.5% larger than aid received Pennsylvania College of Technology ($10,993 vs. $7,254)
Which college is harder to get into, ECSU or Penn College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn College or ECSU .
- Accepted freshman ECSU students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at Penn College (3.05)
ECSU vs. Penn College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ECSU or Penn 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 Penn College and ECSU.
- The graduation rate at ECSU is higher than Pennsylvania College of Technology (49% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Eastern Connecticut State University earn on average $2,000 more per year than Penn College graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $44,400)
- Pennsylvania College of Technology students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than ECSU graduates. ($21,500 vs. $23,000)
- Penn College graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than ECSU graduates. ($222 vs. $237)
- More ECSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn College students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/