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Overview |
WestConn | Delaware State University | ||
| Location | Danbury, CT | Dover, DE | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,417 | 5,826 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #466 | #955 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wcsu.edu | desu.edu | ||
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Costs |
WestConn | Delaware State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,464 | $7,038 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $16,960 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,568 | $14,108 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,862 | $11,886 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,057 | $13,881 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 72% | 76% |
Admission |
WestConn | Delaware State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,093 | 7,109 | ||
| Admitted | 4,253 | 3,904 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.5% | 54.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | 36.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.09 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/29 | 20/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1230 | 830/1060 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
WestConn | Delaware State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WestConn | Delaware State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 35% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,400 | $36,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 32% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $28,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $294 |
Diversity |
WestConn | Delaware State University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 61% | 11% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 75% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
WestConn | Delaware State University | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 52% | ||
Campus |
WestConn | Delaware State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Delaware State University is larger than than WestConn based on total student enrollment (5,826 students vs. 4,417 students)
WestConn vs. Delaware State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WestConn or Delaware State University?
- Delaware State University is 8.9% more expensive to attend than WestConn for in-state tuition ($7,038.00 vs. $6,464.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.1% higher at WestConn than Delaware State University ($19,358.00 vs. $16,960.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Delaware State University than WestConn ($11,886 vs. $15,862)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Delaware State University are 3.3% lower than costs at Western Connecticut State University ($14,108 vs. $14,568)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Delaware State University than Western Connecticut State University (76% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Delaware State University students is 53.3% larger than aid received Western Connecticut State University ($13,881 vs. $9,057)
WestConn vs. Delaware State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WestConn or Delaware State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Delaware State University or WestConn .
- Accepted freshman WestConn students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.38) than students at Delaware State University (3.09)
- WestConn has a higher acceptance rate (83.5%) than Delaware State University (54.9%)
WestConn vs. Delaware State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WestConn or Delaware State University? 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 Delaware State University and WestConn.
- The graduation rate at WestConn is higher than Delaware State University (40% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Western Connecticut State University earn on average $10,800 more per year than Delaware State University graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $36,600)
- Western Connecticut State University students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Delaware State University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $28,500)
- WestConn graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than Delaware State University graduates. ($258 vs. $294)
- More WestConn graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Delaware State University students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 32%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/