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Overview |
WestConn | Coppin | ||
| Location | Danbury, CT | Baltimore, MD | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,137 | 2,101 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #506 | #793 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wcsu.edu | coppin.edu | ||
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Costs |
WestConn | Coppin | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,664 | $4,933 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,996 | $11,721 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,131 | $11,875 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,527 | $7,684 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,943 | $15,181 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 63% | 89% |
Admission |
WestConn | Coppin | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,457 | 4,703 | ||
| Admitted | 4,440 | 2,331 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.4% | 49.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16% | 17.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 2.62 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | C+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 840/1150 | 860/1040 | ||
| 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 | Jul 15, 2026 |
Academics |
WestConn | Coppin | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WestConn | Coppin | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 15% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,400 | $38,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 25% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $232 |
Diversity |
WestConn | Coppin | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 61% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 82% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
WestConn | Coppin | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 25% | ||
Campus |
WestConn | Coppin | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Western Connecticut State University is larger than than Coppin based on total student enrollment (4,137 students vs. 2,101 students)
WestConn vs. Coppin Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WestConn or Coppin?
- Western Connecticut State University is 35.1% more expensive to attend than Coppin for in-state tuition ($6,664.00 vs. $4,933.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.3% higher at Coppin than Western Connecticut State University ($11,721.00 vs. $9,996.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Coppin State University than WestConn ($7,684 vs. $16,527)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Coppin State University are 27.4% lower than costs at Western Connecticut State University ($11,875 vs. $15,131)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Coppin State University than Western Connecticut State University (89% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Coppin State University students is 91.1% larger than aid received Western Connecticut State University ($15,181 vs. $7,943)
WestConn vs. Coppin Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WestConn or Coppin? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Coppin or WestConn .
- Accepted freshman WestConn students have a 0.76 point higher average high school GPA (3.38) than students at Coppin (2.62)
- WestConn has a higher acceptance rate (81.4%) than Coppin (49.6%)
WestConn vs. Coppin Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WestConn or Coppin? 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 Coppin and WestConn.
- The graduation rate at WestConn is higher than Coppin State University (40% vs. 15%)
- Graduates from Western Connecticut State University earn on average $9,100 more per year than Coppin graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $38,300)
- Coppin State University students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than WestConn graduates. ($22,500 vs. $25,000)
- Coppin graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than WestConn graduates. ($232 vs. $258)
- More WestConn graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Coppin students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/