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CCSU WestConn SCSU Western New England University UConn Gettysburg College RIC Roger Williams University University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus KSC McDaniel College F&M| Eastern Connecticut State University | Washington College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ECSU | Washington College | ||
| Location | Willimantic, CT | Chestertown, MD | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,082 | 955 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #432 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | easternct.edu | washcoll.edu | ||
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Costs |
ECSU | Washington College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $50,626 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,706 | $50,626 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,106 | $13,834 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,628 | $31,650 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,993 | $35,683 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
ECSU | Washington College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,488 | 2,554 | ||
| Admitted | 4,052 | 1,908 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.8% | 74.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.7% | 12.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/28 | 25/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1190 | 1190/1390 | ||
| 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 | Feb 15, 2024 |
Academics |
ECSU | Washington College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ECSU | Washington College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 75% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $50,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 85% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $24,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $250 |
Diversity |
ECSU | Washington College | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 4% |
Students |
ECSU | Washington College | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 53% | ||
Campus |
ECSU | Washington College | ||
| 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 Washington College based on total student enrollment (4,082 students vs. 955 students)
ECSU vs. Washington College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ECSU or Washington College?
- Washington College is 682.5% more expensive to attend than ECSU for in-state tuition ($50,626.00 vs. $6,470.00)
- Out of state tuition is 421.6% higher at Washington College than Eastern Connecticut State University ($50,626.00 vs. $9,706.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Connecticut State University than Washington College ($18,628 vs. $31,650)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Washington College are 16.4% lower than costs at Eastern Connecticut State University ($13,834 vs. $16,106)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Connecticut State University than Washington College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington College students is 224.6% larger than aid received Eastern Connecticut State University ($35,683 vs. $10,993)
ECSU vs. Washington College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ECSU or Washington College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Washington College or ECSU .
- Accepted freshman Washington College students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at ECSU (3.4)
- Washington College has a higher acceptance rate (74.7%) than ECSU (73.8%)
ECSU vs. Washington College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ECSU or Washington College? 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 Washington College and ECSU.
- The graduation rate at Washington College is higher than Eastern Connecticut State University (75% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Washington College earn on average $4,400 more per year than ECSU graduates after ten years. ($50,800 vs. $46,400)
- Eastern Connecticut State University students graduate with a $1,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Washington College graduates. ($23,000 vs. $24,250)
- ECSU graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Washington College graduates. ($237 vs. $250)
- More Washington College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ECSU students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/