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Overview |
ECSU | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
| Location | Willimantic, CT | Boston, MA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,082 | 15,586 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #432 | #448 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | easternct.edu | umb.edu | ||
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Costs |
ECSU | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $14,542 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,706 | $35,515 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,106 | $16,896 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,628 | $17,123 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,993 | $11,104 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
ECSU | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,488 | 19,512 | ||
| Admitted | 4,052 | 15,757 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.8% | 80.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.7% | 15.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/28 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1190 | 1080/1300 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2024 |
Academics |
ECSU | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ECSU | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $51,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $22,060 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $228 |
Diversity |
ECSU | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 36% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 7% |
Students |
ECSU | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 14% | ||
Campus |
ECSU | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Massachusetts Boston is larger than than ECSU based on total student enrollment (15,586 students vs. 4,082 students)
ECSU vs. University of Massachusetts-Boston Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ECSU or University of Massachusetts-Boston?
- University of Massachusetts Boston is 124.8% more expensive to attend than ECSU for in-state tuition ($14,542.00 vs. $6,470.00)
- Out of state tuition is 265.9% higher at University of Massachusetts-Boston than Eastern Connecticut State University ($35,515.00 vs. $9,706.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Massachusetts Boston than ECSU ($17,123 vs. $18,628)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Connecticut State University are 4.9% lower than costs at University of Massachusetts Boston ($16,106 vs. $16,896)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Connecticut State University than University of Massachusetts Boston (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Massachusetts Boston students is 1% larger than aid received Eastern Connecticut State University ($11,104 vs. $10,993)
ECSU vs. University of Massachusetts-Boston Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ECSU or University of Massachusetts-Boston? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Massachusetts-Boston or ECSU .
- Accepted freshman ECSU students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at University of Massachusetts-Boston (3.35)
- University of Massachusetts-Boston has a higher acceptance rate (80.8%) than ECSU (73.8%)
ECSU vs. University of Massachusetts-Boston Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ECSU or University of Massachusetts-Boston? 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 Massachusetts-Boston and ECSU.
- The graduation rate at ECSU is higher than University of Massachusetts Boston (49% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from University of Massachusetts Boston earn on average $4,800 more per year than ECSU graduates after ten years. ($51,200 vs. $46,400)
- University of Massachusetts Boston students graduate with a $940 lower median federal student loan debt than ECSU graduates. ($22,060 vs. $23,000)
- University of Massachusetts-Boston graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than ECSU graduates. ($228 vs. $237)
- More ECSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Massachusetts-Boston students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/