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ECSU Fayetteville State University SCSU WSSU NSU CCSU North Carolina Central University University of North Carolina at Pembroke VSU UNCG Buffalo State College NCAT| Western Connecticut State University | Elizabeth City State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
WestConn | ECSU | ||
| Location | Danbury, CT | Elizabeth City, NC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,417 | 2,149 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #466 | #964 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wcsu.edu | ecsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
WestConn | ECSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,464 | $1,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $5,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,568 | $8,727 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,862 | $4,120 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,057 | $8,877 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 72% | 92% |
Admission |
WestConn | ECSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,093 | 3,927 | ||
| Admitted | 4,253 | 2,912 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.5% | 74.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | 12% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.16 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/29 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1230 | 850/1070 | ||
| 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 | Jun 30, 2024 |
Academics |
WestConn | ECSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WestConn | ECSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,400 | $30,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 23% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,125 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $270 |
Diversity |
WestConn | ECSU | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 61% | 14% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 74% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 8% |
Students |
WestConn | ECSU | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 32% | ||
Campus |
WestConn | ECSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Western Connecticut State University is larger than than ECSU based on total student enrollment (4,417 students vs. 2,149 students)
WestConn vs. ECSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WestConn or ECSU?
- Western Connecticut State University is 546.4% more expensive to attend than ECSU for in-state tuition ($6,464.00 vs. $1,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 287.2% higher at WestConn than Elizabeth City State University ($19,358.00 vs. $5,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Elizabeth City State University than WestConn ($4,120 vs. $15,862)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Elizabeth City State University are 66.9% lower than costs at Western Connecticut State University ($8,727 vs. $14,568)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Elizabeth City State University than Western Connecticut State University (92% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Western Connecticut State University students is 2% larger than aid received Elizabeth City State University ($9,057 vs. $8,877)
WestConn vs. ECSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WestConn or ECSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ECSU or WestConn .
- Accepted freshman WestConn students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.38) than students at ECSU (3.16)
- WestConn has a higher acceptance rate (83.5%) than ECSU (74.2%)
WestConn vs. ECSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WestConn or ECSU? 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 ECSU and WestConn.
- The graduation rate at ECSU is higher than Western Connecticut State University (44% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Western Connecticut State University earn on average $16,700 more per year than ECSU graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $30,700)
- Western Connecticut State University students graduate with a $1,125 lower median federal student loan debt than ECSU graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,125)
- WestConn graduates are paying $12 less per month on federal student loans than ECSU graduates. ($258 vs. $270)
- More WestConn graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ECSU students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 23%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/