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CCSU WestConn SCSU Husson University Western New England University UConn RIC Roger Williams University University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus Merrimack KSC University of Maine| Eastern Connecticut State University | University of Maine at Augusta | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ECSU | UMA | ||
| Location | Willimantic, CT | Augusta, ME | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,082 | 4,446 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #432 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | easternct.edu | uma.edu | ||
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Costs |
ECSU | UMA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $7,350 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,706 | $18,750 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,106 | $8,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,628 | $9,973 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,993 | $8,723 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
ECSU | UMA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,488 | - | ||
| Admitted | 4,052 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.8% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.7% | 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) | |||
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Academics |
ECSU | UMA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ECSU | UMA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 16% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $30,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 39% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $22,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $235 |
Diversity |
ECSU | UMA | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 5% |
Students |
ECSU | UMA | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 4% | ||
Campus |
ECSU | UMA | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Maine at Augusta is larger than than ECSU based on total student enrollment (4,446 students vs. 4,082 students)
ECSU vs. UMA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ECSU or UMA?
- University of Maine at Augusta is 13.6% more expensive to attend than ECSU for in-state tuition ($7,350.00 vs. $6,470.00)
- Out of state tuition is 93.2% higher at UMA than Eastern Connecticut State University ($18,750.00 vs. $9,706.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Maine at Augusta than ECSU ($9,973 vs. $18,628)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Maine at Augusta are 96.4% lower than costs at Eastern Connecticut State University ($8,200 vs. $16,106)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Connecticut State University than University of Maine at Augusta (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Connecticut State University students is 26% larger than aid received University of Maine at Augusta ($10,993 vs. $8,723)
Which college is harder to get into, ECSU or UMA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UMA or ECSU .
ECSU vs. UMA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ECSU or UMA? 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 UMA and ECSU.
- The graduation rate at ECSU is higher than University of Maine at Augusta (49% vs. 16%)
- Graduates from Eastern Connecticut State University earn on average $16,300 more per year than UMA graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $30,100)
- University of Maine at Augusta students graduate with a $250 lower median federal student loan debt than ECSU graduates. ($22,750 vs. $23,000)
- UMA graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than ECSU graduates. ($235 vs. $237)
- More ECSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UMA students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 39%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/