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Overview |
ECSU | Savannah State University | ||
| Location | Willimantic, CT | Savannah, GA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,082 | 2,945 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #432 | #1026 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | easternct.edu | savannahstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
ECSU | Savannah State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $4,064 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,706 | $14,784 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,106 | $9,620 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,628 | $9,452 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,993 | $12,687 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
ECSU | Savannah State University | ||
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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 | 2.77 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/28 | 15/19 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1190 | 845/980 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jul 15, 2024 |
Academics |
ECSU | Savannah State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ECSU | Savannah State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 30% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $33,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 19% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $34,006 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $351 |
Diversity |
ECSU | Savannah State University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 67% | 4% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 83% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 1% |
Students |
ECSU | Savannah State University | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 13% | ||
Campus |
ECSU | Savannah State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Eastern Connecticut State University is larger than than Savannah State University based on total student enrollment (4,082 students vs. 2,945 students)
ECSU vs. Savannah State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ECSU or Savannah State University?
- Eastern Connecticut State University is 59.2% more expensive to attend than Savannah State University for in-state tuition ($6,470.00 vs. $4,064.00)
- Out of state tuition is 52.3% higher at Savannah State University than Eastern Connecticut State University ($14,784.00 vs. $9,706.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Savannah State University than ECSU ($9,452 vs. $18,628)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Savannah State University are 67.4% lower than costs at Eastern Connecticut State University ($9,620 vs. $16,106)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Connecticut State University as Savannah State University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Savannah State University students is 15.4% larger than aid received Eastern Connecticut State University ($12,687 vs. $10,993)
Which college is harder to get into, ECSU or Savannah State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Savannah State University or ECSU .
- Accepted freshman ECSU students have a 0.63 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at Savannah State University (2.77)
ECSU vs. Savannah State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ECSU or Savannah State University? 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 Savannah State University and ECSU.
- The graduation rate at ECSU is higher than Savannah State University (49% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from Eastern Connecticut State University earn on average $12,800 more per year than Savannah State University graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $33,600)
- Eastern Connecticut State University students graduate with a $11,006 lower median federal student loan debt than Savannah State University graduates. ($23,000 vs. $34,006)
- ECSU graduates are paying $114 less per month on federal student loans than Savannah State University graduates. ($237 vs. $351)
- More ECSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Savannah State University students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 19%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/