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CCSU WestConn SCSU UWO UWM UW-Eau Claire UWSP Western New England University UConn UW-Stout RIC Wisconsin| Eastern Connecticut State University | University of Wisconsin Green Bay | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ECSU | UW-Green Bay | ||
| Location | Willimantic, CT | Green Bay, WI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,082 | 9,599 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #432 | #856 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | easternct.edu | uwgb.edu | ||
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Costs |
ECSU | UW-Green Bay | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $6,298 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,706 | $14,516 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,106 | $7,634 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,628 | $11,365 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,993 | $5,590 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 74% |
Admission |
ECSU | UW-Green Bay | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,488 | 5,762 | ||
| Admitted | 4,052 | 5,164 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.8% | 89.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.7% | 22% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.16 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/28 | 18/24 | ||
| 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) | ||
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Academics |
ECSU | UW-Green Bay | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 23:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ECSU | UW-Green Bay | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $21,259 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $219 |
Diversity |
ECSU | UW-Green Bay | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 0% |
Students |
ECSU | UW-Green Bay | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 7% | ||
Campus |
ECSU | UW-Green Bay | ||
| 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 Wisconsin Green Bay is larger than than ECSU based on total student enrollment (9,599 students vs. 4,082 students)
ECSU vs. UW-Green Bay Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ECSU or UW-Green Bay?
- Eastern Connecticut State University is 2.7% more expensive to attend than UW-Green Bay for in-state tuition ($6,470.00 vs. $6,298.00)
- Out of state tuition is 49.6% higher at UW-Green Bay than Eastern Connecticut State University ($14,516.00 vs. $9,706.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Green Bay than ECSU ($11,365 vs. $18,628)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Green Bay are 111% lower than costs at Eastern Connecticut State University ($7,634 vs. $16,106)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Connecticut State University than University of Wisconsin Green Bay (100% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Connecticut State University students is 96.7% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Green Bay ($10,993 vs. $5,590)
ECSU vs. UW-Green Bay Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ECSU or UW-Green Bay? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UW-Green Bay or ECSU .
- Accepted freshman ECSU students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at UW-Green Bay (3.16)
- UW-Green Bay has a higher acceptance rate (89.6%) than ECSU (73.8%)
ECSU vs. UW-Green Bay Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ECSU or UW-Green Bay? 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-Green Bay and ECSU.
- The graduation rate at UW-Green Bay is higher than Eastern Connecticut State University (55% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Eastern Connecticut State University earn on average $4,700 more per year than UW-Green Bay graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $41,700)
- University of Wisconsin Green Bay students graduate with a $1,741 lower median federal student loan debt than ECSU graduates. ($21,259 vs. $23,000)
- UW-Green Bay graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than ECSU graduates. ($219 vs. $237)
- More UW-Green Bay graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ECSU students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/