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CCSU WestConn SCSU Valencia College Western New England University UConn RIC Roger Williams University University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus KSC USJ UHart| Eastern Connecticut State University | Polk State College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ECSU | PSC | ||
| Location | Willimantic, CT | Winter Haven, FL | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,082 | 8,180 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #432 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | easternct.edu | polk.edu | ||
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Costs |
ECSU | PSC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $2,483 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,706 | $9,933 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,106 | $8,339 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,628 | $9,588 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,993 | $3,168 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 71% |
Admission |
ECSU | PSC | ||
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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 | PSC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ECSU | PSC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $34,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 40% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $9,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $98 |
Diversity |
ECSU | PSC | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 17% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 20% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 4% |
Students |
ECSU | PSC | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 0% | ||
Campus |
ECSU | PSC | ||
| 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
- Polk State College is larger than than ECSU based on total student enrollment (8,180 students vs. 4,082 students)
ECSU vs. PSC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ECSU or PSC?
- Eastern Connecticut State University is 160.6% more expensive to attend than PSC for in-state tuition ($6,470.00 vs. $2,483.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.3% higher at PSC than Eastern Connecticut State University ($9,933.00 vs. $9,706.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Polk State College than ECSU ($9,588 vs. $18,628)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Polk State College are 93.1% lower than costs at Eastern Connecticut State University ($8,339 vs. $16,106)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Connecticut State University than Polk State College (100% vs. 71%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Connecticut State University students is 247% larger than aid received Polk State College ($10,993 vs. $3,168)
Which college is harder to get into, ECSU or PSC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PSC or ECSU .
ECSU vs. PSC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ECSU or PSC? 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 PSC and ECSU.
- Graduates from Eastern Connecticut State University earn on average $12,400 more per year than PSC graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $34,000)
- Polk State College students graduate with a $13,500 lower median federal student loan debt than ECSU graduates. ($9,500 vs. $23,000)
- PSC graduates are paying $139 less per month on federal student loans than ECSU graduates. ($98 vs. $237)
- More ECSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PSC students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/