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Overview |
ECSU | Williams | ||
| Location | Willimantic, CT | Williamstown, MA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,082 | 2,222 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #432 | #13 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | easternct.edu | williams.edu | ||
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Costs |
ECSU | Williams | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $61,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,706 | $61,450 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,106 | $15,530 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,628 | $20,965 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,993 | $57,121 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 45% |
Admission |
ECSU | Williams | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,488 | 15,321 | ||
| Admitted | 4,052 | 1,302 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.8% | 8.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.7% | 44.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.94 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Extreme | ||
| ACT Range | 16/28 | 34/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1190 | 1480/1570 | ||
| 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 | Jan 10, 2024 |
Academics |
ECSU | Williams | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ECSU | Williams | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 95% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $73,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $14,582 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $150 |
Diversity |
ECSU | Williams | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 1% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 0% |
Students |
ECSU | Williams | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 14% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 76% | ||
Campus |
ECSU | Williams | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Eastern Connecticut State University is larger than than Williams based on total student enrollment (4,082 students vs. 2,222 students)
ECSU vs. Williams Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ECSU or Williams?
- Williams College is 849.8% more expensive to attend than ECSU for in-state tuition ($61,450.00 vs. $6,470.00)
- Out of state tuition is 533.1% higher at Williams than Eastern Connecticut State University ($61,450.00 vs. $9,706.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Connecticut State University than Williams ($18,628 vs. $20,965)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Williams College are 3.7% lower than costs at Eastern Connecticut State University ($15,530 vs. $16,106)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Connecticut State University than Williams College (100% vs. 45%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Williams College students is 419.6% larger than aid received Eastern Connecticut State University ($57,121 vs. $10,993)
ECSU vs. Williams Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ECSU or Williams? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Williams or ECSU .
- Accepted freshman Williams students have a 0.54 point higher average high school GPA (3.94) than students at ECSU (3.4)
- ECSU has a higher acceptance rate (73.8%) than Williams (8.5%)
ECSU vs. Williams Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ECSU or Williams? 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 Williams and ECSU.
- The graduation rate at Williams is higher than Eastern Connecticut State University (95% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Williams College earn on average $27,200 more per year than ECSU graduates after ten years. ($73,600 vs. $46,400)
- Williams College students graduate with a $8,418 lower median federal student loan debt than ECSU graduates. ($14,582 vs. $23,000)
- Williams graduates are paying $87 less per month on federal student loans than ECSU graduates. ($150 vs. $237)
- More Williams graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ECSU students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/