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CCSU WestConn SCSU Temple Western New England University UConn RIC Roger Williams University University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus Point Park University KSC CalArts| Eastern Connecticut State University | The University of the Arts | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ECSU | UArts | ||
| Location | Willimantic, CT | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,082 | 1,313 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #432 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | easternct.edu | uarts.edu | ||
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Costs |
ECSU | UArts | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $50,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,706 | $50,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,106 | $17,950 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,628 | $42,467 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,993 | $25,460 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
ECSU | UArts | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,488 | 1,086 | ||
| Admitted | 4,052 | 869 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.8% | 80% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.7% | 20.9% | ||
| 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 | UArts | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ECSU | UArts | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $34,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $279 |
Diversity |
ECSU | UArts | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 2% |
Students |
ECSU | UArts | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 31% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 66% | ||
Campus |
ECSU | UArts | ||
| 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 UArts based on total student enrollment (4,082 students vs. 1,313 students)
ECSU vs. UArts Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ECSU or UArts?
- The University of the Arts is 687.5% more expensive to attend than ECSU for in-state tuition ($50,950.00 vs. $6,470.00)
- Out of state tuition is 424.9% higher at UArts than Eastern Connecticut State University ($50,950.00 vs. $9,706.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Connecticut State University than UArts ($18,628 vs. $42,467)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Connecticut State University are 11.4% lower than costs at The University of the Arts ($16,106 vs. $17,950)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Connecticut State University as The University of the Arts (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of the Arts students is 131.6% larger than aid received Eastern Connecticut State University ($25,460 vs. $10,993)
ECSU vs. UArts Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ECSU or UArts? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UArts or ECSU .
- UArts has a higher acceptance rate (80%) than ECSU (73.8%)
ECSU vs. UArts Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ECSU or UArts? 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 UArts and ECSU.
- The graduation rate at UArts is higher than Eastern Connecticut State University (62% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Eastern Connecticut State University earn on average $11,900 more per year than UArts graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $34,500)
- Eastern Connecticut State University students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than UArts graduates. ($23,000 vs. $27,000)
- ECSU graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than UArts graduates. ($237 vs. $279)
- More ECSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UArts 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/