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ECSU SCSU CCSU Buffalo State College UConn SUNY-Potsdam SUNY Cortland Western New England University William Paterson University of New Jersey Marist College Gwynedd Mercy College Geneva College| Western Connecticut State University | College of Our Lady of the Elms | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
WestConn | Elms College | ||
| Location | Danbury, CT | Chicopee, MA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,417 | 1,275 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #466 | #401 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wcsu.edu | elms.edu | ||
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Costs |
WestConn | Elms College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,464 | $38,735 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $38,735 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,568 | $14,830 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,862 | $23,498 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,057 | $27,109 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 72% | 98% |
Admission |
WestConn | Elms College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,093 | 1,177 | ||
| Admitted | 4,253 | 1,070 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.5% | 90.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | 13.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1010/1230 | 1070/1300 | ||
| 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 |
WestConn | Elms College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WestConn | Elms College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,400 | $46,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $258 |
Diversity |
WestConn | Elms College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 25% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 75% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 24% |
Students |
WestConn | Elms College | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 26% | ||
Campus |
WestConn | Elms College | ||
| 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 Elms College based on total student enrollment (4,417 students vs. 1,275 students)
WestConn vs. Elms College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WestConn or Elms College?
- College of Our Lady of the Elms is 499.2% more expensive to attend than WestConn for in-state tuition ($38,735.00 vs. $6,464.00)
- Out of state tuition is 100.1% higher at Elms College than Western Connecticut State University ($38,735.00 vs. $19,358.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Connecticut State University than Elms College ($15,862 vs. $23,498)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Western Connecticut State University are 1.8% lower than costs at College of Our Lady of the Elms ($14,568 vs. $14,830)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College of Our Lady of the Elms than Western Connecticut State University (98% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of Our Lady of the Elms students is 199.3% larger than aid received Western Connecticut State University ($27,109 vs. $9,057)
WestConn vs. Elms College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WestConn or Elms College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Elms College or WestConn .
- Accepted freshman Elms College students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at WestConn (3.38)
- Elms College has a higher acceptance rate (90.9%) than WestConn (83.5%)
WestConn vs. Elms College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WestConn or Elms 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 Elms College and WestConn.
- The graduation rate at Elms College is higher than Western Connecticut State University (58% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Western Connecticut State University earn on average $1,100 more per year than Elms College graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $46,300)
- College of Our Lady of the Elms and WestConn graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($25,000 vs. $25,000)
- College of Our Lady of the Elms and WestConn graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($258 vs. $258)
- More WestConn graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Elms College students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/