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ECSU SCSU CCSU Marywood Penn State Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Wilkes Ursinus College Arcadia University of Scranton Buffalo State College UConn| Western Connecticut State University | DeSales University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
WestConn | DeSales University | ||
| Location | Danbury, CT | Center Valley, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,417 | 2,991 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #466 | #262 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wcsu.edu | desales.edu | ||
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Costs |
WestConn | DeSales University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,464 | $41,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $41,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,568 | $13,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,862 | $29,104 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,057 | $27,824 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 72% | 100% |
Admission |
WestConn | DeSales University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,093 | 3,662 | ||
| Admitted | 4,253 | 2,826 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.5% | 77.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | 18% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/29 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1230 | 1100/1280 | ||
| 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
WestConn | DeSales University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WestConn | DeSales University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,400 | $51,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $268 |
Diversity |
WestConn | DeSales University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 6% |
Students |
WestConn | DeSales University | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 34% | ||
Campus |
WestConn | DeSales University | ||
| 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 DeSales University based on total student enrollment (4,417 students vs. 2,991 students)
WestConn vs. DeSales University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WestConn or DeSales University?
- DeSales University is 535.8% more expensive to attend than WestConn for in-state tuition ($41,100.00 vs. $6,464.00)
- Out of state tuition is 112.3% higher at DeSales University than Western Connecticut State University ($41,100.00 vs. $19,358.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Connecticut State University than DeSales University ($15,862 vs. $29,104)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at DeSales University are 7.9% lower than costs at Western Connecticut State University ($13,500 vs. $14,568)
- More students receive financial grant aid at DeSales University than Western Connecticut State University (100% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by DeSales University students is 207.2% larger than aid received Western Connecticut State University ($27,824 vs. $9,057)
WestConn vs. DeSales University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WestConn or DeSales University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between DeSales University or WestConn .
- Accepted freshman DeSales University students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at WestConn (3.38)
- WestConn has a higher acceptance rate (83.5%) than DeSales University (77.2%)
WestConn vs. DeSales University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WestConn or DeSales 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 DeSales University and WestConn.
- The graduation rate at DeSales University is higher than Western Connecticut State University (69% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from DeSales University earn on average $3,700 more per year than WestConn graduates after ten years. ($51,100 vs. $47,400)
- Western Connecticut State University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than DeSales University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,000)
- WestConn graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than DeSales University graduates. ($258 vs. $268)
- More DeSales University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WestConn students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/