- Both Eastern Connecticut State University (ECSU) and University of Connecticut are public.
- Both schools are located in Connecticut.
- University of Connecticut has more expensive tuition of $43,034 than ECSU ($16,624).
- University of Connecticut has tighter acceptance rate of 47.84% than ECSU (65.81%).
- University of Connecticut has higher SAT scores of 1,330 than ECSU (1,080).
- University of Connecticut is larger with 27,003 students than ECSU (4,082 students).
Eastern Connecticut State University View More Rivals | University of Connecticut View More Rivals | |
| #12 in Connecticut | Rankings | #63 in National Universities #3 in Connecticut |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Willimantic, CT | Location | Storrs, CT |
ECSU| Known as | | |
| Associate Bachelor's Master's | Offered Degrees | Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Master's College and University (smaller programs) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (very high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $13,292 Connecticut residents $16,624 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $20,366 Connecticut residents $43,034 out-of-state |
| $14,928 Connecticut residents $19,078 out-of-state | Graduate | $22,194 Connecticut residents $44,106 out-of-state |
| $8,626 | Financial Aid | $13,180 |
| Admission | ||
| $50 undergraduate $50 graduate | Application Fee | $80 undergraduate $75 graduate |
| 65.81% | Acceptance Rate | 47.84% |
| 25.77% | Yield | 22.51% |
| 1,080 SAT, 20 ACT | Test Scores | 1,330 SAT, 31 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 4,082 | Total Students | 27,003 |
| 3,926 | Undergraduate | 18,983 |
| 156 | Graduate | 8,020 |
| 77 | Online Enrollment | 1,436 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 60% | Graduation Rate | 83% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 8% | |
| 83% | Retention Rate | 91% |
| $49,000 | Average Earning after Graduation | $66,000 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,423) $9,634 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 11,921) $7,436 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 14 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 16 to 1 |
| 190 Full-time 280 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 2,089 Full-time 884 Part-time |
| 570 Full-time 373 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 8,314 Full-time 1,920 Part-time |
| $84,350 for Faculties $76,125 Part-time | Average Salary | $117,307 for Faculties $77,570 Part-time |