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Overview |
ECSU | Saint Peters; SPC | ||
| Location | Willimantic, CT | Jersey City, NJ | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,082 | 3,430 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #432 | #574 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | easternct.edu | saintpeters.edu | ||
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Costs |
ECSU | Saint Peters; SPC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $38,790 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,706 | $38,790 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,106 | $17,108 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,628 | $11,996 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,993 | $35,256 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
ECSU | Saint Peters; SPC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,488 | 2,999 | ||
| Admitted | 4,052 | 2,664 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.8% | 88.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.7% | 14.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/28 | 17/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1190 | 970/1150 | ||
| 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 | Saint Peters; SPC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ECSU | Saint Peters; SPC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $48,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $258 |
Diversity |
ECSU | Saint Peters; SPC | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 18% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 25% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 37% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 8% |
Students |
ECSU | Saint Peters; SPC | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 16% | ||
Campus |
ECSU | Saint Peters; SPC | ||
| 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 Saint Peters; SPC based on total student enrollment (4,082 students vs. 3,430 students)
ECSU vs. Saint Peters; SPC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ECSU or Saint Peters; SPC?
- Saint Peter's University is 499.5% more expensive to attend than ECSU for in-state tuition ($38,790.00 vs. $6,470.00)
- Out of state tuition is 299.6% higher at Saint Peters; SPC than Eastern Connecticut State University ($38,790.00 vs. $9,706.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Peter's University than ECSU ($11,996 vs. $18,628)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Connecticut State University are 6.2% lower than costs at Saint Peter's University ($16,106 vs. $17,108)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Connecticut State University as Saint Peter's University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Peter's University students is 220.7% larger than aid received Eastern Connecticut State University ($35,256 vs. $10,993)
ECSU vs. Saint Peters; SPC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ECSU or Saint Peters; SPC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saint Peters; SPC or ECSU .
- Accepted freshman ECSU students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at Saint Peters; SPC (3.31)
- Saint Peters; SPC has a higher acceptance rate (88.8%) than ECSU (73.8%)
ECSU vs. Saint Peters; SPC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ECSU or Saint Peters; SPC? 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 Saint Peters; SPC and ECSU.
- The graduation rate at Saint Peters; SPC is higher than Eastern Connecticut State University (51% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Saint Peter's University earn on average $2,000 more per year than ECSU graduates after ten years. ($48,400 vs. $46,400)
- Eastern Connecticut State University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Peters; SPC graduates. ($23,000 vs. $25,000)
- ECSU graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Peters; SPC graduates. ($237 vs. $258)
- More ECSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Saint Peters; SPC students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/