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Overview |
Paier College of Art Inc | WestConn | ||
| Location | Hamden, CT | Danbury, CT | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 221 | 4,417 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #466 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | For-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | paiercollegeofart.edu | wcsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Paier College of Art Inc | WestConn | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $22,032 | $6,464 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,032 | $19,358 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,000 | $14,568 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,425 | $15,862 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,264 | $9,057 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 56% | 72% |
Admission |
Paier College of Art Inc | WestConn | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 110 | 5,093 | ||
| Admitted | 105 | 4,253 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.5%Open | 83.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 46.7%Open | 14.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.38 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1010/1230 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Paier College of Art Inc | WestConn | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Paier College of Art Inc | WestConn | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,200 | $47,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $258 |
Diversity |
Paier College of Art Inc | WestConn | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 18% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 3% |
Students |
Paier College of Art Inc | WestConn | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Paier College of Art Inc | WestConn | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Western Connecticut State University is larger than than Paier College of Art Inc based on total student enrollment (4,417 students vs. 221 students)
Paier College of Art Inc vs. WestConn Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Paier College of Art Inc or WestConn?
- Paier College of Art Inc is 240.8% more expensive to attend than WestConn for in-state tuition ($22,032.00 vs. $6,464.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.8% higher at Paier College of Art Inc than Western Connecticut State University ($22,032.00 vs. $19,358.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Connecticut State University than Paier College of Art Inc ($15,862 vs. $29,425)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Western Connecticut State University are 23.6% lower than costs at Paier College of Art Inc ($14,568 vs. $18,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Western Connecticut State University than Paier College of Art Inc (72% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Western Connecticut State University students is 72.1% larger than aid received Paier College of Art Inc ($9,057 vs. $5,264)
Paier College of Art Inc vs. WestConn Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Paier College of Art Inc or WestConn? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WestConn or Paier College of Art Inc .
- Paier College of Art Inc has a higher acceptance rate (95.5%) than WestConn (83.5%)
Paier College of Art Inc vs. WestConn Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Paier College of Art Inc or WestConn? 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 WestConn and Paier College of Art Inc.
- The graduation rate at Paier College of Art Inc is higher than Western Connecticut State University (56% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Western Connecticut State University earn on average $13,200 more per year than Paier College of Art Inc graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $34,200)
- Western Connecticut State University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Paier College of Art Inc graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,000)
- WestConn graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Paier College of Art Inc graduates. ($258 vs. $268)
- More WestConn graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Paier College of Art Inc students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/