ECSU-Willimantic vs Plymouth State

Eastern Connecticut State University and Plymouth State University, both esteemed public universities in their respective states, offer distinct educational experiences. Eastern Connecticut State University, nestled in Willimantic, Connecticut, boasts a higher acceptance rate, making it a more accessible option for aspiring students. Plymouth State University, located in Plymouth, New Hampshire, stands out with its higher graduation rate, indicating a strong commitment to student success. While both universities offer a diverse range of academic programs, Eastern Connecticut State University excels in fields like Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, while Plymouth State University shines in areas such as Education, Health Professions and Related Programs, and Psychology. Explore the comprehensive comparison table to delve into further details about these universities, including student body demographics, tuition fees, and additional factors that may influence your decision.

	Eastern Connecticut State University	Plymouth State University
Overview
Location	Willimantic, Connecticut	Plymouth, New Hampshire
Campus setting	Town: Fringe	Town: Remote
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Public	Public
Calendar system	Semester	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate	Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate	77.0%	64.0%
Common app member	Yes	Yes
Religious affiliation

Admission
Acceptance rate	73.2%	91.7%
Application fees	Undergraduate: $50 Graduate: $50	Undergraduate: $50 Graduate: $75
SAT range	N/A	N/A
ACT range	N/A	N/A
Students submitting SAT score
Students submitting ACT score
Total number of applicants	4,630	6,856
Total number of admissions given out	3,389	6,285
Admitted students who chose to enroll	784	936
Yield rate	23.1%	14.9%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	N/A	N/A
High school GPA	Required	Required
Recommendation letters	Required	Not required
High school transcript	Required	Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	Required	Required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	In state: $25,620 Out of state: $39,024	In state: $29,804 Out of state: $39,744
Average net price	$19,054	$20,145
Tuition	In state: $6,162 Out of state: $18,436	In state: $11,870 Out of state: $21,810
Room & board	Room/dormitory: $8,270 Meal plan: $6,164	Room/dormitory: $7,600 Meal plan: $3,980
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	95.0% Average amount $8,680	98.0% Average amount $8,983
Students receiving federal student loan	61.0% Average amount $5,285	79.0% Average amount $5,237
Students taking out private loans	9.0% Average amount $12,507	20.0% Average amount $14,585

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	4,145 Men 41.8% Women 58.2%	3,536 Men 50.5% Women 49.5%
Graduate students	174 Men 30.5% Women 69.5%	688 Men 28.2% Women 71.8%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Low	Very Low
Out-of-state students	13.0%	7.5%
International students	0.6%	1.6%
Campus local/setting	Town: Fringe	Town: Remote
Dormitory capacity	2,435	2,561
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	Connecticut Mississippi North Carolina New York Rhode Island	New Hampshire Mississippi Maine Rhode Island Vermont

Academics
Popular study areas	Business Psychology Education Liberal Arts Health Professions	Business Education Health Professions Kinesiology & Leisure Studies Multidisciplinary Studies
Students to faculty ratio	14:1	18:1
Institutional accreditation	New England Commission on Higher Education	New England Commission on Higher Education

Outcome
Graduation rate	57.0%	53.3%
Dropout rate	41.6%	46.3%
Transferred out	N/A	N/A
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Information Science/Studies (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $55,410 Year 2: $53,984 Year 3: $70,171 Computer and Information Sciences, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $60,288 Year 2: $58,479 Year 3: $63,206 Accounting and Related Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $48,596 Year 2: $48,823 Year 3: $56,642 Business/Commerce, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $43,082 Year 2: $44,305 Year 3: $55,290 Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $35,802 Year 2: $39,369 Year 3: $52,374 Biology, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $30,427 Year 2: $32,711 Year 3: $48,234 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $39,681 Year 2: $39,099 Year 3: $47,307 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $45,052 Year 2: $43,128 Year 3: $47,145 Social Work (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $28,483 Year 2: $31,423 Year 3: $46,610 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $36,969 Year 2: $33,281 Year 3: $44,335	Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $66,018 Year 2: $67,324 Year 3: $64,283 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $64,582 Year 2: $60,771 Year 3: $59,378 Marketing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $42,910 Year 2: $47,729 Year 3: $58,866 Finance and Financial Management Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $48,913 Year 2: $42,682 Year 3: $52,559 Accounting and Related Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $51,273 Year 3: $50,116 Business/Commerce, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $37,539 Year 2: $40,209 Year 3: $49,163 Student Counseling and Personnel Services (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $40,327 Year 2: $39,909 Year 3: $47,493 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $44,058 Year 2: $41,565 Year 3: $46,029 Communication and Media Studies (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $34,875 Year 2: $37,748 Year 3: $45,246 Curriculum and Instruction (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $50,784 Year 2: $47,260 Year 3: $45,102

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