Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
Temple Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania Millersville University of Pennsylvania Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Penn State TU Drexel WVU Ship Pitt Penn State Brandywine Penn State Abington| Saint Anselm College | West Chester University of Pennsylvania | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
Saint Anselm College | WCU | ||
| Location | Manchester, NH | West Chester, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,977 | 17,275 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #218 | #496 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | anselm.edu | wcupa.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
Saint Anselm College | WCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,940 | $7,716 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,940 | $19,290 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,000 | $14,228 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,080 | $22,973 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,936 | $5,443 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 64% |
Admission |
Saint Anselm College | WCU | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,514 | 14,778 | ||
| Admitted | 2,892 | 12,982 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.3% | 87.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.3% | 23.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | ||||
| ACT Range | 26/30 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1290 | 1080/1260 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Saint Anselm College | WCU | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 20:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
Saint Anselm College | WCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,100 | $49,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $242 |
Diversity |
Saint Anselm College | WCU | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 40% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 0% |
Students |
Saint Anselm College | WCU | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 19% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 80% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Saint Anselm College | WCU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- West Chester University of Pennsylvania is larger than than Saint Anselm College based on total student enrollment (17,275 students vs. 1,977 students)
Saint Anselm College vs. WCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Saint Anselm College or WCU?
- Saint Anselm College is 469.5% more expensive to attend than WCU for in-state tuition ($43,940.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 127.8% higher at Saint Anselm College than West Chester University of Pennsylvania ($43,940.00 vs. $19,290.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Chester University of Pennsylvania than Saint Anselm College ($22,973 vs. $35,080)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Chester University of Pennsylvania are 12.5% lower than costs at Saint Anselm College ($14,228 vs. $16,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Anselm College than West Chester University of Pennsylvania (100% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Anselm College students is 413.2% larger than aid received West Chester University of Pennsylvania ($27,936 vs. $5,443)
Saint Anselm College vs. WCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Saint Anselm College or WCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WCU or Saint Anselm College .
- Accepted freshman WCU students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.43) than students at Saint Anselm College (3.39)
- WCU has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than Saint Anselm College (82.3%)
Saint Anselm College vs. WCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Saint Anselm College or WCU? 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 WCU and Saint Anselm College.
- The graduation rate at Saint Anselm College is higher than West Chester University of Pennsylvania (73% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Saint Anselm College earn on average $11,100 more per year than WCU graduates after ten years. ($60,100 vs. $49,000)
- West Chester University of Pennsylvania students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Anselm College graduates. ($23,500 vs. $27,000)
- WCU graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Anselm College graduates. ($242 vs. $279)
- More Saint Anselm College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WCU students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/