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Overview |
WCU | Castleton State College | ||
| Location | West Chester, PA | Castleton, VT | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 17,275 | 2,363 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #496 | #783 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wcupa.edu | castleton.edu | ||
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Costs |
WCU | Castleton State College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,716 | $11,832 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,290 | $28,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,228 | $12,404 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,973 | $16,791 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,443 | $13,007 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 64% | 100% |
Admission |
WCU | Castleton State College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,778 | 3,115 | ||
| Admitted | 12,982 | 2,508 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.8% | 80.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.2% | 16.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.43 | 3.17 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/30 | 22/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1260 | 970/1210 | ||
| 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 |
WCU | Castleton State College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WCU | Castleton State College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,000 | $37,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $258 |
Diversity |
WCU | Castleton State College | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 6% |
Students |
WCU | Castleton State College | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 51% | ||
Campus |
WCU | Castleton State College | ||
| 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 Castleton State College based on total student enrollment (17,275 students vs. 2,363 students)
WCU vs. Castleton State College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WCU or Castleton State College?
- Castleton State College is 53.3% more expensive to attend than WCU for in-state tuition ($11,832.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 49.3% higher at Castleton State College than West Chester University of Pennsylvania ($28,800.00 vs. $19,290.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Castleton State College than WCU ($16,791 vs. $22,973)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Castleton State College are 14.7% lower than costs at West Chester University of Pennsylvania ($12,404 vs. $14,228)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Castleton State College than West Chester University of Pennsylvania (100% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Castleton State College students is 139% larger than aid received West Chester University of Pennsylvania ($13,007 vs. $5,443)
WCU vs. Castleton State College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WCU or Castleton State College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Castleton State College or WCU .
- The average SAT score at West Chester University of Pennsylvania (1072) is 113 points higher than at Castleton State College (959)
- Incoming WCU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Castleton State College (21)
- Accepted freshman WCU students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.43) than students at Castleton State College (3.17)
- WCU has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than Castleton State College (80.5%)
WCU vs. Castleton State College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WCU or Castleton State College? 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 Castleton State College and WCU.
- The graduation rate at WCU is higher than Castleton State College (68% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from West Chester University of Pennsylvania earn on average $11,400 more per year than Castleton State College graduates after ten years. ($49,000 vs. $37,600)
- West Chester University of Pennsylvania students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Castleton State College graduates. ($23,500 vs. $25,000)
- WCU graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Castleton State College graduates. ($242 vs. $258)
- More WCU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Castleton State College students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/