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CCSU WestConn SCSU Valencia College MDC Western New England University UConn RIC BC FSCJ Roger Williams University University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus| Eastern Connecticut State University | Santa Fe College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ECSU | Santa Fe College | ||
| Location | Willimantic, CT | Gainesville, FL | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,082 | 12,729 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #432 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | easternct.edu | sfcollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
ECSU | Santa Fe College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $1,872 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,706 | $7,418 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,106 | $10,008 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,628 | $11,380 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,993 | $2,426 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 72% |
Admission |
ECSU | Santa Fe College | ||
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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 | Santa Fe College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ECSU | Santa Fe College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $37,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 34% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $11,025 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $113 |
Diversity |
ECSU | Santa Fe College | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 1% |
Students |
ECSU | Santa Fe College | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 2% | ||
Campus |
ECSU | Santa Fe College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Santa Fe College is larger than than ECSU based on total student enrollment (12,729 students vs. 4,082 students)
ECSU vs. Santa Fe College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ECSU or Santa Fe College?
- Eastern Connecticut State University is 245.6% more expensive to attend than Santa Fe College for in-state tuition ($6,470.00 vs. $1,872.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30.8% higher at ECSU than Santa Fe College ($9,706.00 vs. $7,418.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Santa Fe College than ECSU ($11,380 vs. $18,628)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Santa Fe College are 60.9% lower than costs at Eastern Connecticut State University ($10,008 vs. $16,106)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Connecticut State University than Santa Fe College (100% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Connecticut State University students is 353.1% larger than aid received Santa Fe College ($10,993 vs. $2,426)
Which college is harder to get into, ECSU or Santa Fe College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Santa Fe College or ECSU .
ECSU vs. Santa Fe College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ECSU or Santa Fe 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 Santa Fe College and ECSU.
- Graduates from Eastern Connecticut State University earn on average $8,900 more per year than Santa Fe College graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $37,500)
- Santa Fe College students graduate with a $11,975 lower median federal student loan debt than ECSU graduates. ($11,025 vs. $23,000)
- Santa Fe College graduates are paying $124 less per month on federal student loans than ECSU graduates. ($113 vs. $237)
- More ECSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Santa Fe College students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 34%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/