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CCSU WestConn SCSU University of Wisconsin-Whitewater UW-Stout UWM UW-Green Bay UW-La Crosse UW-Eau Claire UWO Western New England University UW-Platteville| Eastern Connecticut State University | University of Wisconsin Stevens Point | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ECSU | UWSP | ||
| Location | Willimantic, CT | Stevens Point, WI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,082 | 7,964 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #432 | #860 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | easternct.edu | uwsp.edu | ||
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Costs |
ECSU | UWSP | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $6,698 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,706 | $15,402 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,106 | $8,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,628 | $13,702 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,993 | $4,169 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
ECSU | UWSP | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,488 | 8,120 | ||
| Admitted | 4,052 | 7,231 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.8% | 89.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.7% | 23.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/28 | 19/24 | ||
| 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Sep 1, 2023 |
Academics |
ECSU | UWSP | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ECSU | UWSP | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $24,360 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $251 |
Diversity |
ECSU | UWSP | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 87% | ||
| % 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 | UWSP | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 10% | ||
Campus |
ECSU | UWSP | ||
| 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 Stevens Point is larger than than ECSU based on total student enrollment (7,964 students vs. 4,082 students)
ECSU vs. UWSP Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ECSU or UWSP?
- University of Wisconsin Stevens Point is 3.5% more expensive to attend than ECSU for in-state tuition ($6,698.00 vs. $6,470.00)
- Out of state tuition is 58.7% higher at UWSP than Eastern Connecticut State University ($15,402.00 vs. $9,706.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Stevens Point than ECSU ($13,702 vs. $18,628)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Stevens Point are 101.3% lower than costs at Eastern Connecticut State University ($8,000 vs. $16,106)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Connecticut State University than University of Wisconsin Stevens Point (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Connecticut State University students is 163.7% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Stevens Point ($10,993 vs. $4,169)
ECSU vs. UWSP Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ECSU or UWSP? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UWSP or ECSU .
- Accepted freshman ECSU students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at UWSP (3.27)
- UWSP has a higher acceptance rate (89.1%) than ECSU (73.8%)
ECSU vs. UWSP Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ECSU or UWSP? 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 UWSP and ECSU.
- The graduation rate at UWSP is higher than Eastern Connecticut State University (61% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Eastern Connecticut State University earn on average $4,700 more per year than UWSP graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $41,700)
- Eastern Connecticut State University students graduate with a $1,360 lower median federal student loan debt than UWSP graduates. ($23,000 vs. $24,360)
- ECSU graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than UWSP graduates. ($237 vs. $251)
- More UWSP 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/