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ECSU SCSU CCSU La Salle University Buffalo State College UConn Immaculata University Cabrini College Temple SUNY-Potsdam SUNY Cortland Penn State Schuylkill| Western Connecticut State University | Chestnut Hill College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
WestConn | CHC | ||
| Location | Danbury, CT | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,137 | 1,402 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #506 | #837 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wcsu.edu | chc.edu | ||
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Costs |
WestConn | CHC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,664 | $38,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,996 | $38,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,131 | $12,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,527 | $28,583 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,943 | $29,744 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 63% | 100% |
Admission |
WestConn | CHC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,457 | 2,559 | ||
| Admitted | 4,440 | 2,025 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.4% | 79.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16% | 8.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.12 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 840/1150 | 900/1090 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
WestConn | CHC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WestConn | CHC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,400 | $45,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,481 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $273 |
Diversity |
WestConn | CHC | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 24% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 40% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 37% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
WestConn | CHC | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 27% | ||
Campus |
WestConn | CHC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Western Connecticut State University is larger than than CHC based on total student enrollment (4,137 students vs. 1,402 students)
WestConn vs. CHC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WestConn or CHC?
- Chestnut Hill College is 484.5% more expensive to attend than WestConn for in-state tuition ($38,950.00 vs. $6,664.00)
- Out of state tuition is 289.7% higher at CHC than Western Connecticut State University ($38,950.00 vs. $9,996.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Connecticut State University than CHC ($16,527 vs. $28,583)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Chestnut Hill College are 23% lower than costs at Western Connecticut State University ($12,300 vs. $15,131)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Chestnut Hill College than Western Connecticut State University (100% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chestnut Hill College students is 274.5% larger than aid received Western Connecticut State University ($29,744 vs. $7,943)
WestConn vs. CHC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WestConn or CHC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CHC or WestConn .
- Accepted freshman WestConn students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.38) than students at CHC (3.12)
- WestConn has a higher acceptance rate (81.4%) than CHC (79.1%)
WestConn vs. CHC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WestConn or CHC? 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 CHC and WestConn.
- The graduation rate at CHC is higher than Western Connecticut State University (44% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Western Connecticut State University earn on average $2,100 more per year than CHC graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $45,300)
- Western Connecticut State University students graduate with a $1,481 lower median federal student loan debt than CHC graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,481)
- WestConn graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than CHC graduates. ($258 vs. $273)
- More WestConn graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CHC students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/