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CCSU WestConn SCSU Western New England University UConn RIC Roger Williams University University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus KSC UHart USJ Bryant University| Eastern Connecticut State University | Plaza College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ECSU | Plaza College | ||
| Location | Willimantic, CT | Jackson Heights, NY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,082 | 807 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #432 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | easternct.edu | plazacollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
ECSU | Plaza College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $13,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,706 | $13,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,106 | $7,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,628 | $17,178 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,993 | $6,822 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 90% |
Admission |
ECSU | Plaza College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,488 | 1,073 | ||
| Admitted | 4,052 | 322 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.8% | 30% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.7% | 55% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| 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 | Plaza College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 28:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ECSU | Plaza College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $27,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 30% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $13,915 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $143 |
Diversity |
ECSU | Plaza College | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 20% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 80% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 12% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 31% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 33% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 12% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 0% |
Students |
ECSU | Plaza College | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 2% | ||
Campus |
ECSU | Plaza College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Eastern Connecticut State University is larger than than Plaza College based on total student enrollment (4,082 students vs. 807 students)
ECSU vs. Plaza College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ECSU or Plaza College?
- Plaza College is 100.9% more expensive to attend than ECSU for in-state tuition ($13,000.00 vs. $6,470.00)
- Out of state tuition is 33.9% higher at Plaza College than Eastern Connecticut State University ($13,000.00 vs. $9,706.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Plaza College than ECSU ($17,178 vs. $18,628)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Plaza College are 130.1% lower than costs at Eastern Connecticut State University ($7,000 vs. $16,106)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Connecticut State University than Plaza College (100% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Connecticut State University students is 61.1% larger than aid received Plaza College ($10,993 vs. $6,822)
ECSU vs. Plaza College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ECSU or Plaza College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Plaza College or ECSU .
- ECSU has a higher acceptance rate (73.8%) than Plaza College (30%)
ECSU vs. Plaza College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ECSU or Plaza 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 Plaza College and ECSU.
- Graduates from Eastern Connecticut State University earn on average $19,100 more per year than Plaza College graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $27,300)
- Plaza College students graduate with a $9,085 lower median federal student loan debt than ECSU graduates. ($13,915 vs. $23,000)
- Plaza College graduates are paying $94 less per month on federal student loans than ECSU graduates. ($143 vs. $237)
- More ECSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Plaza College students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 30%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/