The Evergreen State vs ECSU-Willimantic

Nestled in the lush landscapes of Olympia, Washington, The Evergreen State College stands in stark contrast to the historic charm of Eastern Connecticut State University, situated in the heart of Willimantic, Connecticut. While both institutions offer a transformative educational experience, they diverge in several key aspects. The Evergreen State College boasts a highly selective admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 68%, while Eastern Connecticut State University welcomes a broader range of students, reflected in its 88% acceptance rate. In terms of academic offerings, The Evergreen State College emphasizes interdisciplinary studies, encouraging students to explore diverse fields of knowledge, while Eastern Connecticut State University provides a more traditional curriculum with a focus on specific majors. Discover the nuances that set these institutions apart by delving into the comprehensive comparison table, where you'll find detailed insights into acceptance rates, popular majors, student body demographics, graduation rates, and more.

	Eastern Connecticut State University	The Evergreen State College
Overview
Location	Willimantic, Connecticut	Olympia, Washington
Campus setting	Town: Fringe	Suburb: Midsize
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Public	Public
Calendar system	Semester	Quarter
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate	Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate	77.0%	67.0%
Common app member	Yes	Yes
Religious affiliation

Admission
Acceptance rate	73.2%	99.5%
Application fees	Undergraduate: $50 Graduate: $50	Undergraduate: $50 Graduate: $50
SAT range	N/A	1000 - 1200
ACT range	N/A	19 - 27
Students submitting SAT score		13.0%
Students submitting ACT score		7.0%
Total number of applicants	4,630	1,111
Total number of admissions given out	3,389	1,105
Admitted students who chose to enroll	784	234
Yield rate	23.1%	21.2%
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: $26,103 Out of state: $46,746
Average net price	$19,054	$16,155
Tuition	In state: $6,162 Out of state: $18,436	In state: $7,389 Out of state: $28,032
Room & board	Room/dormitory: $8,270 Meal plan: $6,164	Room/dormitory: $8,547 Meal plan: $4,602
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	95.0% Average amount $8,680	84.0% Average amount $9,659
Students receiving federal student loan	61.0% Average amount $5,285	42.0% Average amount $4,970
Students taking out private loans	9.0% Average amount $12,507	0.0% Average amount $21,382

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	4,145 Men 41.8% Women 58.2%	1,849 Men 38.9% Women 61.1%
Graduate students	174 Men 30.5% Women 69.5%	267 Men 32.6% Women 67.4%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Low	Low
Out-of-state students	13.0%	30.8%
International students	0.6%	0.3%
Campus local/setting	Town: Fringe	Suburb: Midsize
Dormitory capacity	2,435	991
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	Washington California Oregon Colorado Idaho

Academics
Popular study areas	Business Psychology Education Liberal Arts Health Professions	Liberal Arts Multidisciplinary Studies Public Administration and Social Service Natural Resources and Conservation Education
Students to faculty ratio	14:1	14:1
Institutional accreditation	New England Commission on Higher Education	Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Outcome
Graduation rate	57.0%	43.2%
Dropout rate	41.6%	54.5%
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	Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Master's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $55,770 Year 3: $61,207 Public Administration (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $59,678 Year 2: $53,984 Year 3: $58,733 Natural Resources Conservation and Research (Master's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $42,682 Year 3: $46,321 Biological and Physical Sciences (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $25,468 Year 2: $24,730 Year 3: $30,891 Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $24,118 Year 2: $23,558 Year 3: $26,439

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