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Overview |
ECSU | Smith College | ||
| Location | Willimantic, CT | Northampton, MA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,082 | 2,873 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #432 | #68 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | easternct.edu | smith.edu | ||
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Costs |
ECSU | Smith College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $58,480 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,706 | $58,480 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,106 | $20,340 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,628 | $30,790 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,993 | $49,109 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 64% |
Admission |
ECSU | Smith College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,488 | 7,269 | ||
| Admitted | 4,052 | 1,662 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.8% | 22.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.7% | 37.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 16/28 | 31/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1190 | 1370/1520 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
ECSU | Smith College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ECSU | Smith College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $48,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $19,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $196 |
Diversity |
ECSU | Smith College | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 98% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 8% |
Students |
ECSU | Smith College | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 11% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 76% | ||
Campus |
ECSU | Smith College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 Smith College based on total student enrollment (4,082 students vs. 2,873 students)
ECSU vs. Smith College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ECSU or Smith College?
- Smith College is 803.9% more expensive to attend than ECSU for in-state tuition ($58,480.00 vs. $6,470.00)
- Out of state tuition is 502.5% higher at Smith College than Eastern Connecticut State University ($58,480.00 vs. $9,706.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Connecticut State University than Smith College ($18,628 vs. $30,790)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Connecticut State University are 26.3% lower than costs at Smith College ($16,106 vs. $20,340)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Connecticut State University than Smith College (100% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Smith College students is 346.7% larger than aid received Eastern Connecticut State University ($49,109 vs. $10,993)
ECSU vs. Smith College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ECSU or Smith College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Smith College or ECSU .
- Accepted freshman Smith College students have a 0.6 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at ECSU (3.4)
- ECSU has a higher acceptance rate (73.8%) than Smith College (22.9%)
ECSU vs. Smith College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ECSU or Smith 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 Smith College and ECSU.
- The graduation rate at Smith College is higher than Eastern Connecticut State University (85% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Smith College earn on average $2,500 more per year than ECSU graduates after ten years. ($48,900 vs. $46,400)
- Smith College students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than ECSU graduates. ($19,000 vs. $23,000)
- Smith College graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than ECSU graduates. ($196 vs. $237)
- More Smith College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ECSU students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/