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CCSU WestConn SCSU Claflin University Tennessee State University Western New England University UConn Winthrop University West Virginia University at Parkersburg Benedict College UofSC RIC| Eastern Connecticut State University | South Carolina State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ECSU | South Carolina State University | ||
| Location | Willimantic, CT | Orangeburg, SC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,082 | 2,649 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #432 | #1011 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | easternct.edu | scsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
ECSU | South Carolina State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $9,528 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,706 | $20,218 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,106 | $9,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,628 | $17,435 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,993 | $15,873 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
ECSU | South Carolina State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,488 | 6,833 | ||
| Admitted | 4,052 | 5,733 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.8% | 83.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.7% | 15.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.17 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/28 | 15/19 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1190 | 800/1050 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 31, 2024 |
Academics |
ECSU | South Carolina State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ECSU | South Carolina State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 35% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $31,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 27% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $33,205 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $343 |
Diversity |
ECSU | South Carolina State University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 67% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 96% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 0% |
Students |
ECSU | South Carolina State University | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 23% | ||
Campus |
ECSU | South Carolina State University | ||
| 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 South Carolina State University based on total student enrollment (4,082 students vs. 2,649 students)
ECSU vs. South Carolina State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ECSU or South Carolina State University?
- South Carolina State University is 47.3% more expensive to attend than ECSU for in-state tuition ($9,528.00 vs. $6,470.00)
- Out of state tuition is 108.3% higher at South Carolina State University than Eastern Connecticut State University ($20,218.00 vs. $9,706.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at South Carolina State University than ECSU ($17,435 vs. $18,628)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at South Carolina State University are 79% lower than costs at Eastern Connecticut State University ($9,000 vs. $16,106)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Connecticut State University than South Carolina State University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by South Carolina State University students is 44.4% larger than aid received Eastern Connecticut State University ($15,873 vs. $10,993)
ECSU vs. South Carolina State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ECSU or South Carolina State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between South Carolina State University or ECSU .
- Accepted freshman ECSU students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at South Carolina State University (3.17)
- South Carolina State University has a higher acceptance rate (83.9%) than ECSU (73.8%)
ECSU vs. South Carolina State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ECSU or South Carolina 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 South Carolina State University and ECSU.
- The graduation rate at ECSU is higher than South Carolina State University (49% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Eastern Connecticut State University earn on average $15,400 more per year than South Carolina State University graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $31,000)
- Eastern Connecticut State University students graduate with a $10,205 lower median federal student loan debt than South Carolina State University graduates. ($23,000 vs. $33,205)
- ECSU graduates are paying $106 less per month on federal student loans than South Carolina State University graduates. ($237 vs. $343)
- More ECSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former South Carolina State University students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/