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University of New Hampshire-Main Campus UVM CCSU WestConn SCSU URI University of Massachusetts-Boston University of Southern Maine UMass University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus UConn Western New England University| Eastern Connecticut State University | University of Maine | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ECSU | University of Maine | ||
| Location | Willimantic, CT | Orono, ME | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,082 | 12,231 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #432 | #485 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | easternct.edu | umaine.edu | ||
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Costs |
ECSU | University of Maine | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $11,640 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,706 | $33,240 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,106 | $12,050 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,628 | $17,617 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,993 | $12,652 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
ECSU | University of Maine | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,488 | 15,021 | ||
| Admitted | 4,052 | 14,114 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.8% | 94% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.7% | 13.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/28 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1190 | 1070/1330 | ||
| 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 | University of Maine | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ECSU | University of Maine | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $46,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $268 |
Diversity |
ECSU | University of Maine | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 5% |
Students |
ECSU | University of Maine | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 38% | ||
Campus |
ECSU | University of Maine | ||
| 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
- University of Maine is larger than than ECSU based on total student enrollment (12,231 students vs. 4,082 students)
ECSU vs. University of Maine Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ECSU or University of Maine?
- University of Maine is 79.9% more expensive to attend than ECSU for in-state tuition ($11,640.00 vs. $6,470.00)
- Out of state tuition is 242.5% higher at University of Maine than Eastern Connecticut State University ($33,240.00 vs. $9,706.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Maine than ECSU ($17,617 vs. $18,628)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Maine are 33.7% lower than costs at Eastern Connecticut State University ($12,050 vs. $16,106)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Connecticut State University than University of Maine (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Maine students is 15.1% larger than aid received Eastern Connecticut State University ($12,652 vs. $10,993)
ECSU vs. University of Maine Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ECSU or University of Maine? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Maine or ECSU .
- Accepted freshman University of Maine students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at ECSU (3.4)
- University of Maine has a higher acceptance rate (94%) than ECSU (73.8%)
ECSU vs. University of Maine Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ECSU or University of Maine? 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 University of Maine and ECSU.
- The graduation rate at University of Maine is higher than Eastern Connecticut State University (60% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from University of Maine earn on average $300 more per year than ECSU graduates after ten years. ($46,700 vs. $46,400)
- Eastern Connecticut State University students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Maine graduates. ($23,000 vs. $26,000)
- ECSU graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than University of Maine graduates. ($237 vs. $268)
- More University of Maine graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ECSU students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/