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Overview |
ECSU | University of New England | ||
| Location | Willimantic, CT | Biddeford, ME | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,082 | 6,434 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #432 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | easternct.edu | une.edu | ||
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Costs |
ECSU | University of New England | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $39,510 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,706 | $39,510 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,106 | $16,100 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,628 | $38,809 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,993 | $20,555 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
ECSU | University of New England | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,488 | 4,941 | ||
| Admitted | 4,052 | 4,757 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.8% | 96.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.7% | 15.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2024 |
Academics |
ECSU | University of New England | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ECSU | University of New England | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $53,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $279 |
Diversity |
ECSU | University of New England | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 14% |
Students |
ECSU | University of New England | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 21% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 79% | ||
Campus |
ECSU | University of New England | ||
| 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 New England is larger than than ECSU based on total student enrollment (6,434 students vs. 4,082 students)
ECSU vs. University of New England Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ECSU or University of New England?
- University of New England is 510.7% more expensive to attend than ECSU for in-state tuition ($39,510.00 vs. $6,470.00)
- Out of state tuition is 307.1% higher at University of New England than Eastern Connecticut State University ($39,510.00 vs. $9,706.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Connecticut State University than University of New England ($18,628 vs. $38,809)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of New England are 0% lower than costs at Eastern Connecticut State University ($16,100 vs. $16,106)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Connecticut State University as University of New England (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of New England students is 87% larger than aid received Eastern Connecticut State University ($20,555 vs. $10,993)
ECSU vs. University of New England Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ECSU or University of New England? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of New England or ECSU .
- Accepted freshman University of New England students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at ECSU (3.4)
- University of New England has a higher acceptance rate (96.3%) than ECSU (73.8%)
ECSU vs. University of New England Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ECSU or University of New England? 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 New England and ECSU.
- The graduation rate at University of New England is higher than Eastern Connecticut State University (57% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from University of New England earn on average $7,400 more per year than ECSU graduates after ten years. ($53,800 vs. $46,400)
- Eastern Connecticut State University students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than University of New England graduates. ($23,000 vs. $27,000)
- ECSU graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than University of New England graduates. ($237 vs. $279)
- More University of New England graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ECSU students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/