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CCSU WestConn SCSU Alvernia University Western New England University UConn RIC Roger Williams University University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus KSC USJ UHart| Eastern Connecticut State University | Rosemont College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ECSU | Rosemont College | ||
| Location | Willimantic, CT | Rosemont, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,082 | 754 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #432 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | easternct.edu | rosemont.edu | ||
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Costs |
ECSU | Rosemont College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $19,890 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,706 | $19,890 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,106 | $13,130 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,628 | $19,741 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,993 | $15,072 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
ECSU | Rosemont College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,488 | 950 | ||
| Admitted | 4,052 | 718 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.8% | 75.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.7% | 11.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/28 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1190 | 980/1200 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
ECSU | Rosemont College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ECSU | Rosemont College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $47,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $279 |
Diversity |
ECSU | Rosemont College | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 38% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 41% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 3% |
Students |
ECSU | Rosemont College | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 36% | ||
Campus |
ECSU | Rosemont College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Eastern Connecticut State University is larger than than Rosemont College based on total student enrollment (4,082 students vs. 754 students)
ECSU vs. Rosemont College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ECSU or Rosemont College?
- Rosemont College is 207.4% more expensive to attend than ECSU for in-state tuition ($19,890.00 vs. $6,470.00)
- Out of state tuition is 104.9% higher at Rosemont College than Eastern Connecticut State University ($19,890.00 vs. $9,706.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Connecticut State University than Rosemont College ($18,628 vs. $19,741)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rosemont College are 22.7% lower than costs at Eastern Connecticut State University ($13,130 vs. $16,106)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Connecticut State University than Rosemont College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rosemont College students is 37.1% larger than aid received Eastern Connecticut State University ($15,072 vs. $10,993)
ECSU vs. Rosemont College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ECSU or Rosemont College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Rosemont College or ECSU .
- Accepted freshman ECSU students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at Rosemont College (3.2)
- Rosemont College has a higher acceptance rate (75.6%) than ECSU (73.8%)
ECSU vs. Rosemont College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ECSU or Rosemont 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 Rosemont College and ECSU.
- The graduation rate at Rosemont College is higher than Eastern Connecticut State University (58% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Rosemont College earn on average $1,200 more per year than ECSU graduates after ten years. ($47,600 vs. $46,400)
- Eastern Connecticut State University students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Rosemont College graduates. ($23,000 vs. $27,000)
- ECSU graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than Rosemont College graduates. ($237 vs. $279)
- More ECSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Rosemont College students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/