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Overview |
ECSU | University of Valley Forge | ||
| Location | Willimantic, CT | Phoenixville, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,082 | 583 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #432 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Assemblies of God Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | easternct.edu | valleyforge.edu | ||
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Costs |
ECSU | University of Valley Forge | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $22,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,706 | $22,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,106 | $11,050 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,628 | $25,825 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,993 | $15,715 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
ECSU | University of Valley Forge | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,488 | 370 | ||
| Admitted | 4,052 | 305 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.8% | 82.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.7% | 41% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.33 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
ECSU | University of Valley Forge | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ECSU | University of Valley Forge | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $33,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $279 |
Diversity |
ECSU | University of Valley Forge | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 5% |
Students |
ECSU | University of Valley Forge | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 35% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 58% | ||
Campus |
ECSU | University of Valley Forge | ||
| 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
- Eastern Connecticut State University is larger than than University of Valley Forge based on total student enrollment (4,082 students vs. 583 students)
ECSU vs. University of Valley Forge Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ECSU or University of Valley Forge?
- University of Valley Forge is 246.2% more expensive to attend than ECSU for in-state tuition ($22,400.00 vs. $6,470.00)
- Out of state tuition is 130.8% higher at University of Valley Forge than Eastern Connecticut State University ($22,400.00 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 Valley Forge ($18,628 vs. $25,825)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Valley Forge are 45.8% lower than costs at Eastern Connecticut State University ($11,050 vs. $16,106)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Connecticut State University as University of Valley Forge (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Valley Forge students is 43% larger than aid received Eastern Connecticut State University ($15,715 vs. $10,993)
ECSU vs. University of Valley Forge Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ECSU or University of Valley Forge? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Valley Forge or ECSU .
- Accepted freshman ECSU students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at University of Valley Forge (3.33)
- University of Valley Forge has a higher acceptance rate (82.4%) than ECSU (73.8%)
ECSU vs. University of Valley Forge Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ECSU or University of Valley Forge? 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 Valley Forge and ECSU.
- The graduation rate at University of Valley Forge is higher than Eastern Connecticut State University (53% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Eastern Connecticut State University earn on average $12,700 more per year than University of Valley Forge graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $33,700)
- Eastern Connecticut State University students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Valley Forge graduates. ($23,000 vs. $27,000)
- ECSU graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than University of Valley Forge graduates. ($237 vs. $279)
- More ECSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Valley Forge students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/