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Overview |
UALR | WestConn | ||
| Location | Little Rock, AR | Danbury, CT | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,197 | 4,417 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #686 | #466 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ualr.edu | wcsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
UALR | WestConn | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,729 | $6,464 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,320 | $19,358 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,162 | $14,568 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,173 | $15,862 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,494 | $9,057 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 72% |
Admission |
UALR | WestConn | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,568 | 5,093 | ||
| Admitted | 2,193 | 4,253 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.5% | 83.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25% | 14.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.38 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 19/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1220 | 1010/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 17, 2025 |
Academics |
UALR | WestConn | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UALR | WestConn | ||
| Graduation Rate | 21% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,000 | $47,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $258 |
Diversity |
UALR | WestConn | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 27% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 18% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 9% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
UALR | WestConn | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 30% | ||
Campus |
UALR | WestConn | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Arkansas at Little Rock is larger than than WestConn based on total student enrollment (8,197 students vs. 4,417 students)
UALR vs. WestConn Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UALR or WestConn?
- Western Connecticut State University is 12.8% more expensive to attend than UALR for in-state tuition ($6,464.00 vs. $5,729.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.6% higher at WestConn than University of Arkansas at Little Rock ($19,358.00 vs. $16,320.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Arkansas at Little Rock than WestConn ($11,173 vs. $15,862)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Arkansas at Little Rock are 59% lower than costs at Western Connecticut State University ($9,162 vs. $14,568)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Arkansas at Little Rock than Western Connecticut State University (92% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Arkansas at Little Rock students is 15.9% larger than aid received Western Connecticut State University ($10,494 vs. $9,057)
UALR vs. WestConn Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UALR or WestConn? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WestConn or UALR .
- Accepted freshman UALR students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at WestConn (3.38)
- WestConn has a higher acceptance rate (83.5%) than UALR (61.5%)
UALR vs. WestConn Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UALR 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 UALR.
- The graduation rate at WestConn is higher than University of Arkansas at Little Rock (40% vs. 21%)
- Graduates from Western Connecticut State University earn on average $9,400 more per year than UALR graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $38,000)
- University of Arkansas at Little Rock students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than WestConn graduates. ($20,500 vs. $25,000)
- UALR graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than WestConn graduates. ($211 vs. $258)
- More WestConn graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UALR students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/