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UW-La Crosse CCSU WestConn SCSU UW-Stout University of Wisconsin-Whitewater UWM University of Wisconsin-River Falls Wisconsin UWO Minnesota State University-Mankato UW-Green Bay| Eastern Connecticut State University | University of Wisconsin Eau Claire | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ECSU | UW-Eau Claire | ||
| Location | Willimantic, CT | Eau Claire, WI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,082 | 10,104 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #432 | #565 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | easternct.edu | uwec.edu | ||
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Costs |
ECSU | UW-Eau Claire | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $7,361 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,706 | $16,074 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,106 | $9,014 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,628 | $15,000 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,993 | $4,251 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 76% |
Admission |
ECSU | UW-Eau Claire | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,488 | 10,403 | ||
| Admitted | 4,052 | 7,971 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.8% | 76.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.7% | 26.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/28 | 21/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1190 | |||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
ECSU | UW-Eau Claire | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ECSU | UW-Eau Claire | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $47,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $240 |
Diversity |
ECSU | UW-Eau Claire | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 89% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 0% |
Students |
ECSU | UW-Eau Claire | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 35% | ||
Campus |
ECSU | UW-Eau Claire | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Wisconsin Eau Claire is larger than than ECSU based on total student enrollment (10,104 students vs. 4,082 students)
ECSU vs. UW-Eau Claire Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ECSU or UW-Eau Claire?
- University of Wisconsin Eau Claire is 13.8% more expensive to attend than ECSU for in-state tuition ($7,361.00 vs. $6,470.00)
- Out of state tuition is 65.6% higher at UW-Eau Claire than Eastern Connecticut State University ($16,074.00 vs. $9,706.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Eau Claire than ECSU ($15,000 vs. $18,628)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Eau Claire are 78.7% lower than costs at Eastern Connecticut State University ($9,014 vs. $16,106)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Connecticut State University than University of Wisconsin Eau Claire (100% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Connecticut State University students is 158.6% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Eau Claire ($10,993 vs. $4,251)
ECSU vs. UW-Eau Claire Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ECSU or UW-Eau Claire? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UW-Eau Claire or ECSU .
- Accepted freshman UW-Eau Claire students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at ECSU (3.4)
- UW-Eau Claire has a higher acceptance rate (76.6%) than ECSU (73.8%)
ECSU vs. UW-Eau Claire Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ECSU or UW-Eau Claire? 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 UW-Eau Claire and ECSU.
- The graduation rate at UW-Eau Claire is higher than Eastern Connecticut State University (65% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin Eau Claire earn on average $1,500 more per year than ECSU graduates after ten years. ($47,900 vs. $46,400)
- Eastern Connecticut State University students graduate with a $250 lower median federal student loan debt than UW-Eau Claire graduates. ($23,000 vs. $23,250)
- ECSU graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than UW-Eau Claire graduates. ($237 vs. $240)
- More UW-Eau Claire graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ECSU students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/