Henderson State vs ECSU-Willimantic

Henderson State University and Eastern Connecticut State University, both public institutions with rich histories, offer distinct educational experiences. Henderson, nestled in Arkadelphia, Arkansas, boasts a higher acceptance rate (78%) compared to Eastern's 68% in Willimantic, Connecticut. While Eastern enrolls a larger student body, Henderson's smaller class sizes may appeal to those seeking a more personalized learning environment. Both universities offer diverse academic programs, with Henderson excelling in fields like Business, Education, and Nursing, while Eastern shines in areas such as Psychology, Social Work, and Communication. Explore our comprehensive comparison table to delve into further details, including graduation rates, student demographics, and more, to help you make an informed decision about your higher education journey.

	Eastern Connecticut State University	Henderson State University
Overview
Location	Willimantic, Connecticut	Arkadelphia, Arkansas
Campus setting	Town: Fringe	Town: Distant
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%	56.0%
Common app member	Yes	No
Religious affiliation

Admission
Acceptance rate	73.2%	75.0%
Application fees	Undergraduate: $50 Graduate: $50	$25
SAT range	N/A	978 - 1151
ACT range	N/A	18 - 24
Students submitting SAT score		6.0%
Students submitting ACT score		90.0%
Total number of applicants	4,630	2,377
Total number of admissions given out	3,389	1,783
Admitted students who chose to enroll	784	418
Yield rate	23.1%	23.4%
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: $26,265 Out of state: $28,473
Average net price	$19,054	$16,233
Tuition	In state: $6,162 Out of state: $18,436	In state: $5,880 Out of state: $8,088
Room & board	Room/dormitory: $8,270 Meal plan: $6,164	Room/dormitory: $4,700 Meal plan: $3,600
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	95.0% Average amount $8,680	95.0% Average amount $9,262
Students receiving federal student loan	61.0% Average amount $5,285	71.0% Average amount $5,043
Students taking out private loans	9.0% Average amount $12,507	3.0% Average amount $11,456

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	4,145 Men 41.8% Women 58.2%	2,228 Men 47.4% Women 52.6%
Graduate students	174 Men 30.5% Women 69.5%	691 Men 22.3% Women 77.7%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Low	Low
Out-of-state students	13.0%	19.2%
International students	0.6%	1.5%
Campus local/setting	Town: Fringe	Town: Distant
Dormitory capacity	2,435	2,061
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	Arkansas Texas Louisiana Missouri Alabama

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

Outcome
Graduation rate	57.0%	37.2%
Dropout rate	41.6%	36.8%
Transferred out	N/A	20.6%
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	Business/Commerce, General (Master's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $42,682 Year 3: $56,726 Business/Commerce, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $32,313 Year 2: $34,420 Year 3: $35,691 Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $25,299 Year 2: $25,580 Year 3: $26,653 Educational Administration and Supervision (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $53,587 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $32,827 Year 2: $32,711 Year 3: N/A Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $40,237 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $34,967 Year 2: $38,289 Year 3: N/A Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $25,338 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A Health and Physical Education/Fitness (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $37,225 Year 2: $30,409 Year 3: N/A Psychology, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $23,834 Year 2: $28,236 Year 3: N/A

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