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Overview |
ECSU | Thomas College | ||
| Location | Willimantic, CT | Waterville, ME | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 4,082 | 1,737 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #432 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | easternct.edu | thomas.edu | ||
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Costs |
ECSU | Thomas College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $28,954 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,706 | $28,954 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,106 | $11,998 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,628 | $22,070 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,993 | $20,732 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
ECSU | Thomas College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,488 | 869 | ||
| Admitted | 4,052 | 845 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.8% | 97.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.7% | 27.7% | ||
| 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 | Thomas College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 23:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ECSU | Thomas College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $41,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $279 |
Diversity |
ECSU | Thomas College | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 9% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 6% |
Students |
ECSU | Thomas College | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 16% | ||
Campus |
ECSU | Thomas 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 Thomas College based on total student enrollment (4,082 students vs. 1,737 students)
ECSU vs. Thomas College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ECSU or Thomas College?
- Thomas College is 347.5% more expensive to attend than ECSU for in-state tuition ($28,954.00 vs. $6,470.00)
- Out of state tuition is 198.3% higher at Thomas College than Eastern Connecticut State University ($28,954.00 vs. $9,706.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Connecticut State University than Thomas College ($18,628 vs. $22,070)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Thomas College are 34.2% lower than costs at Eastern Connecticut State University ($11,998 vs. $16,106)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Connecticut State University as Thomas College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Thomas College students is 88.6% larger than aid received Eastern Connecticut State University ($20,732 vs. $10,993)
ECSU vs. Thomas College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ECSU or Thomas College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Thomas College or ECSU .
- Thomas College has a higher acceptance rate (97.2%) than ECSU (73.8%)
ECSU vs. Thomas College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ECSU or Thomas 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 Thomas College and ECSU.
- The graduation rate at ECSU is higher than Thomas College (49% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Eastern Connecticut State University earn on average $5,400 more per year than Thomas College graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $41,000)
- Eastern Connecticut State University students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Thomas College graduates. ($23,000 vs. $27,000)
- ECSU graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than Thomas College graduates. ($237 vs. $279)
- More ECSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Thomas College students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/