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CCSU WestConn SCSU Western New England University UConn RIC Roger Williams University University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus KSC UHart USJ Bryant University| Eastern Connecticut State University | Trocaire College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ECSU | Trocaire | ||
| Location | Willimantic, CT | Buffalo, NY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,082 | 1,022 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #432 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | easternct.edu | trocaire.edu | ||
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Costs |
ECSU | Trocaire | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $18,890 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,706 | $18,890 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,106 | $9,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,628 | $18,468 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,993 | $10,881 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
ECSU | Trocaire | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,488 | 301 | ||
| Admitted | 4,052 | 205 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.8% | 68.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.7% | 25.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | 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) | ||
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Academics |
ECSU | Trocaire | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ECSU | Trocaire | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $40,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $21,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $217 |
Diversity |
ECSU | Trocaire | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 14% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 86% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 7% |
Students |
ECSU | Trocaire | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 0% | ||
Campus |
ECSU | Trocaire | ||
| 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 Trocaire based on total student enrollment (4,082 students vs. 1,022 students)
ECSU vs. Trocaire Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ECSU or Trocaire?
- Trocaire College is 192% more expensive to attend than ECSU for in-state tuition ($18,890.00 vs. $6,470.00)
- Out of state tuition is 94.6% higher at Trocaire than Eastern Connecticut State University ($18,890.00 vs. $9,706.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Trocaire College than ECSU ($18,468 vs. $18,628)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Trocaire College are 62.7% lower than costs at Eastern Connecticut State University ($9,900 vs. $16,106)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Connecticut State University as Trocaire College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Connecticut State University students is 1% larger than aid received Trocaire College ($10,993 vs. $10,881)
ECSU vs. Trocaire Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ECSU or Trocaire? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Trocaire or ECSU .
- ECSU has a higher acceptance rate (73.8%) than Trocaire (68.1%)
ECSU vs. Trocaire Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ECSU or Trocaire? 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 Trocaire and ECSU.
- Graduates from Eastern Connecticut State University earn on average $6,200 more per year than Trocaire graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $40,200)
- Trocaire College students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than ECSU graduates. ($21,000 vs. $23,000)
- Trocaire graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than ECSU graduates. ($217 vs. $237)
- More ECSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Trocaire students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/