Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
CCSU WestConn SCSU Western New England University UConn RIC Roger Williams University University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus KSC UHart USJ Johnson & Wales University-Providence| Eastern Connecticut State University | The Restaurant School at Walnut Hill College | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
||||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
ECSU | The Restaurant School at Walnut Hill College | ||
| Location | Willimantic, CT | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,082 | 168 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #432 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | easternct.edu | walnuthillcollege.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
ECSU | The Restaurant School at Walnut Hill College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $19,650 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,706 | $19,650 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,106 | $11,728 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,628 | $30,766 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,993 | $3,156 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 72% |
Admission |
ECSU | The Restaurant School at Walnut Hill College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,488 | 133 | ||
| Admitted | 4,052 | 133 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.8% | 100%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.7% | 54.9%Open | ||
| 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 required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline |
Academics |
ECSU | The Restaurant School at Walnut Hill College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
ECSU | The Restaurant School at Walnut Hill College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 21% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $37,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $201 |
Diversity |
ECSU | The Restaurant School at Walnut Hill College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 40% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 35% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 3% |
Students |
ECSU | The Restaurant School at Walnut Hill College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 87% | 47% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 53% | ||
Campus |
ECSU | The Restaurant School at Walnut Hill College | ||
| 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 The Restaurant School at Walnut Hill College based on total student enrollment (4,082 students vs. 168 students)
ECSU vs. The Restaurant School at Walnut Hill College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ECSU or The Restaurant School at Walnut Hill College?
- The Restaurant School at Walnut Hill College is 203.7% more expensive to attend than ECSU for in-state tuition ($19,650.00 vs. $6,470.00)
- Out of state tuition is 102.5% higher at The Restaurant School at Walnut Hill College than Eastern Connecticut State University ($19,650.00 vs. $9,706.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Connecticut State University than The Restaurant School at Walnut Hill College ($18,628 vs. $30,766)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The Restaurant School at Walnut Hill College are 37.3% lower than costs at Eastern Connecticut State University ($11,728 vs. $16,106)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Connecticut State University than The Restaurant School at Walnut Hill College (100% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Connecticut State University students is 248.3% larger than aid received The Restaurant School at Walnut Hill College ($10,993 vs. $3,156)
ECSU vs. The Restaurant School at Walnut Hill College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ECSU or The Restaurant School at Walnut Hill College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between The Restaurant School at Walnut Hill College or ECSU .
- The Restaurant School at Walnut Hill College has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than ECSU (73.8%)
ECSU vs. The Restaurant School at Walnut Hill College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ECSU or The Restaurant School at Walnut Hill 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 The Restaurant School at Walnut Hill College and ECSU.
- The graduation rate at ECSU is higher than The Restaurant School at Walnut Hill College (49% vs. 21%)
- Graduates from Eastern Connecticut State University earn on average $9,000 more per year than The Restaurant School at Walnut Hill College graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $37,400)
- The Restaurant School at Walnut Hill College students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than ECSU graduates. ($19,500 vs. $23,000)
- The Restaurant School at Walnut Hill College graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than ECSU graduates. ($201 vs. $237)
- More ECSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former The Restaurant School at Walnut Hill College students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/