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CCSU WestConn KSC SCSU UNH Manchester Southern New Hampshire University Western New England University Endicott College UConn Westfield State University University of New Hampshire-Main Campus RIC| Eastern Connecticut State University | Plymouth State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ECSU | Plymouth | ||
| Location | Willimantic, CT | Plymouth, NH | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,082 | 3,872 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #432 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | easternct.edu | plymouth.edu | ||
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Costs |
ECSU | Plymouth | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $11,870 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,706 | $22,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,106 | $11,810 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,628 | $20,321 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,993 | $9,286 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
ECSU | Plymouth | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,488 | 5,917 | ||
| Admitted | 4,052 | 5,772 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.8% | 97.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.7% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.08 | ||
| 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2024 |
Academics |
ECSU | Plymouth | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ECSU | Plymouth | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $279 |
Diversity |
ECSU | Plymouth | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 10% |
Students |
ECSU | Plymouth | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 49% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 50% | ||
Campus |
ECSU | Plymouth | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Eastern Connecticut State University is larger than than Plymouth based on total student enrollment (4,082 students vs. 3,872 students)
ECSU vs. Plymouth Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ECSU or Plymouth?
- Plymouth State University is 83.5% more expensive to attend than ECSU for in-state tuition ($11,870.00 vs. $6,470.00)
- Out of state tuition is 129.2% higher at Plymouth than Eastern Connecticut State University ($22,250.00 vs. $9,706.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Connecticut State University than Plymouth ($18,628 vs. $20,321)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Plymouth State University are 36.4% lower than costs at Eastern Connecticut State University ($11,810 vs. $16,106)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Connecticut State University than Plymouth State University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Connecticut State University students is 18.4% larger than aid received Plymouth State University ($10,993 vs. $9,286)
ECSU vs. Plymouth Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ECSU or Plymouth? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Plymouth or ECSU .
- Accepted freshman ECSU students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at Plymouth (3.08)
- Plymouth has a higher acceptance rate (97.5%) than ECSU (73.8%)
ECSU vs. Plymouth Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ECSU or Plymouth? 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 Plymouth and ECSU.
- The graduation rate at Plymouth is higher than Eastern Connecticut State University (59% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Eastern Connecticut State University earn on average $4,200 more per year than Plymouth graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $42,200)
- Eastern Connecticut State University students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Plymouth graduates. ($23,000 vs. $27,000)
- ECSU graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than Plymouth graduates. ($237 vs. $279)
- More Plymouth graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ECSU students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/