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CCSU WestConn SCSU SUNY Delhi UB Western New England University UConn SUNY Canton RIC Roger Williams University Alfred University University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus| Eastern Connecticut State University | SUNY College of Technology at Alfred | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ECSU | Alfred State College | ||
| Location | Willimantic, CT | Alfred, NY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 4,082 | 3,348 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #432 | #464 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | easternct.edu | alfredstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
ECSU | Alfred State College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,706 | $14,150 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,106 | $13,620 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,628 | $17,262 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,993 | $8,830 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
ECSU | Alfred State College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,488 | 4,922 | ||
| Admitted | 4,052 | 4,023 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.8% | 81.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.7% | 25.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/28 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1190 | 960/1180 | ||
| 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 | Alfred State College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ECSU | Alfred State College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $42,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $14,874 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $153 |
Diversity |
ECSU | Alfred State College | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 1% |
Students |
ECSU | Alfred State College | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 4% | ||
Campus |
ECSU | Alfred State College | ||
| 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 Alfred State College based on total student enrollment (4,082 students vs. 3,348 students)
ECSU vs. Alfred State College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ECSU or Alfred State College?
- SUNY College of Technology at Alfred is 9.3% more expensive to attend than ECSU for in-state tuition ($7,070.00 vs. $6,470.00)
- Out of state tuition is 45.8% higher at Alfred State College than Eastern Connecticut State University ($14,150.00 vs. $9,706.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY College of Technology at Alfred than ECSU ($17,262 vs. $18,628)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY College of Technology at Alfred are 18.3% lower than costs at Eastern Connecticut State University ($13,620 vs. $16,106)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Connecticut State University than SUNY College of Technology at Alfred (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Connecticut State University students is 24.5% larger than aid received SUNY College of Technology at Alfred ($10,993 vs. $8,830)
ECSU vs. Alfred State College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ECSU or Alfred State College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Alfred State College or ECSU .
- Accepted freshman ECSU students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at Alfred State College (3.1)
- Alfred State College has a higher acceptance rate (81.7%) than ECSU (73.8%)
ECSU vs. Alfred State College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ECSU or Alfred State 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 Alfred State College and ECSU.
- The graduation rate at Alfred State College is higher than Eastern Connecticut State University (68% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Eastern Connecticut State University earn on average $4,300 more per year than Alfred State College graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $42,100)
- SUNY College of Technology at Alfred students graduate with a $8,126 lower median federal student loan debt than ECSU graduates. ($14,874 vs. $23,000)
- Alfred State College graduates are paying $84 less per month on federal student loans than ECSU graduates. ($153 vs. $237)
- More ECSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alfred State College students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/