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CCSU WestConn SCSU Temple Western New England University UConn RIC Roger Williams University University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus KSC USJ UHart| Eastern Connecticut State University | The College of Westchester | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ECSU | CW | ||
| Location | Willimantic, CT | White Plains, NY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,082 | 828 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #432 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | easternct.edu | cw.edu | ||
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Costs |
ECSU | CW | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $22,113 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,706 | $22,113 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,106 | $9,520 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,628 | $10,891 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,993 | $18,559 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
ECSU | CW | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,488 | 462 | ||
| Admitted | 4,052 | 441 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.8% | 95.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.7% | 24.5% | ||
| 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) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
ECSU | CW | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ECSU | CW | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $39,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 31% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $23,894 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $247 |
Diversity |
ECSU | CW | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 29% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 71% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 12% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 39% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 41% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 4% |
Students |
ECSU | CW | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 1% | ||
Campus |
ECSU | CW | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Eastern Connecticut State University is larger than than CW based on total student enrollment (4,082 students vs. 828 students)
ECSU vs. CW Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ECSU or CW?
- The College of Westchester is 241.8% more expensive to attend than ECSU for in-state tuition ($22,113.00 vs. $6,470.00)
- Out of state tuition is 127.8% higher at CW than Eastern Connecticut State University ($22,113.00 vs. $9,706.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The College of Westchester than ECSU ($10,891 vs. $18,628)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The College of Westchester are 69.2% lower than costs at Eastern Connecticut State University ($9,520 vs. $16,106)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Connecticut State University as The College of Westchester (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The College of Westchester students is 68.8% larger than aid received Eastern Connecticut State University ($18,559 vs. $10,993)
ECSU vs. CW Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ECSU or CW? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CW or ECSU .
- CW has a higher acceptance rate (95.5%) than ECSU (73.8%)
ECSU vs. CW Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ECSU or CW? 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 CW and ECSU.
- Graduates from Eastern Connecticut State University earn on average $6,600 more per year than CW graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $39,800)
- Eastern Connecticut State University students graduate with a $894 lower median federal student loan debt than CW graduates. ($23,000 vs. $23,894)
- ECSU graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than CW graduates. ($237 vs. $247)
- More ECSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CW students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 31%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/