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Overview |
UConn | WestConn | ||
| Location | Storrs, CT | Danbury, CT | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 27,003 | 4,417 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #94 | #466 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uconn.edu | wcsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
UConn | WestConn | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,672 | $6,464 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,340 | $19,358 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,622 | $14,568 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,985 | $15,862 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,678 | $9,057 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 72% |
Admission |
UConn | WestConn | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 40,894 | 5,093 | ||
| Admitted | 22,293 | 4,253 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.5% | 83.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.3% | 14.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.38 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/33 | 19/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1440 | 1010/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
UConn | WestConn | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UConn | WestConn | ||
| Graduation Rate | 83% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,000 | $47,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $258 |
Diversity |
UConn | WestConn | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 18% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 3% |
Students |
UConn | WestConn | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 30% | ||
Campus |
UConn | WestConn | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Connecticut is larger than than WestConn based on total student enrollment (27,003 students vs. 4,417 students)
UConn vs. WestConn Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UConn or WestConn?
- University of Connecticut is 142.5% more expensive to attend than WestConn for in-state tuition ($15,672.00 vs. $6,464.00)
- Out of state tuition is 98.1% higher at UConn than Western Connecticut State University ($38,340.00 vs. $19,358.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Connecticut State University than UConn ($15,862 vs. $23,985)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Connecticut are 6.9% lower than costs at Western Connecticut State University ($13,622 vs. $14,568)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Connecticut than Western Connecticut State University (84% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Connecticut students is 62.1% larger than aid received Western Connecticut State University ($14,678 vs. $9,057)
UConn vs. WestConn Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UConn or WestConn? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WestConn or UConn .
- Accepted freshman UConn students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at WestConn (3.38)
- WestConn has a higher acceptance rate (83.5%) than UConn (54.5%)
UConn vs. WestConn Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UConn 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 UConn.
- The graduation rate at UConn is higher than Western Connecticut State University (83% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from University of Connecticut earn on average $14,600 more per year than WestConn graduates after ten years. ($62,000 vs. $47,400)
- University of Connecticut students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than WestConn graduates. ($21,500 vs. $25,000)
- UConn graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than WestConn graduates. ($222 vs. $258)
- More UConn graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WestConn students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/