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ECSU SCSU CCSU Buffalo State College UConn DSC Savannah State University Georgia Gwinnett College SUNY-Potsdam SUNY Cortland Western New England University William Paterson University of New Jersey| Western Connecticut State University | College of Coastal Georgia | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
WestConn | College of Coastal Georgia | ||
| Location | Danbury, CT | Brunswick, GA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,137 | 3,189 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #506 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wcsu.edu | ccga.edu | ||
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Costs |
WestConn | College of Coastal Georgia | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,664 | $2,563 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,996 | $9,469 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,131 | $13,086 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,527 | $12,670 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,943 | $6,148 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 63% | 85% |
Admission |
WestConn | College of Coastal Georgia | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,457 | 2,548 | ||
| Admitted | 4,440 | 2,510 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.4% | 98.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16% | 28.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 14/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 840/1150 | 900/1165 | ||
| 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 | Aug 5, 2026 |
Academics |
WestConn | College of Coastal Georgia | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WestConn | College of Coastal Georgia | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,400 | $33,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 33% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $16,800 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $173 |
Diversity |
WestConn | College of Coastal Georgia | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 8% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
WestConn | College of Coastal Georgia | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 7% | ||
Campus |
WestConn | College of Coastal Georgia | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Western Connecticut State University is larger than than College of Coastal Georgia based on total student enrollment (4,137 students vs. 3,189 students)
WestConn vs. College of Coastal Georgia Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WestConn or College of Coastal Georgia?
- Western Connecticut State University is 160% more expensive to attend than College of Coastal Georgia for in-state tuition ($6,664.00 vs. $2,563.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.6% higher at WestConn than College of Coastal Georgia ($9,996.00 vs. $9,469.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of Coastal Georgia than WestConn ($12,670 vs. $16,527)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of Coastal Georgia are 15.6% lower than costs at Western Connecticut State University ($13,086 vs. $15,131)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College of Coastal Georgia than Western Connecticut State University (85% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Western Connecticut State University students is 29.2% larger than aid received College of Coastal Georgia ($7,943 vs. $6,148)
WestConn vs. College of Coastal Georgia Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WestConn or College of Coastal Georgia? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between College of Coastal Georgia or WestConn .
- Accepted freshman WestConn students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.38) than students at College of Coastal Georgia (3.1)
- College of Coastal Georgia has a higher acceptance rate (98.5%) than WestConn (81.4%)
WestConn vs. College of Coastal Georgia Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WestConn or College of Coastal Georgia? 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 College of Coastal Georgia and WestConn.
- Graduates from Western Connecticut State University earn on average $14,000 more per year than College of Coastal Georgia graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $33,400)
- College of Coastal Georgia students graduate with a $8,200 lower median federal student loan debt than WestConn graduates. ($16,800 vs. $25,000)
- College of Coastal Georgia graduates are paying $85 less per month on federal student loans than WestConn graduates. ($173 vs. $258)
- More WestConn graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former College of Coastal Georgia students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/