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ECSU SCSU UB CCSU Buffalo State College Gannon University UConn Niagara University SUNY-Potsdam SUNY Cortland Western New England University William Paterson University of New Jersey| Western Connecticut State University | D'Youville College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
WestConn | D'Youville College | ||
| Location | Danbury, CT | Buffalo, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,417 | 2,518 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #466 | #368 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wcsu.edu | dyc.edu | ||
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Costs |
WestConn | D'Youville College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,464 | $29,980 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $29,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,568 | $9,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,862 | $21,755 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,057 | $22,053 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 72% | 98% |
Admission |
WestConn | D'Youville College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,093 | 3,115 | ||
| Admitted | 4,253 | 2,618 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.5% | 84% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | 10.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/29 | 18/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1230 | 1025/1265 | ||
| 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 | D'Youville College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WestConn | D'Youville College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,400 | $53,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $258 |
Diversity |
WestConn | D'Youville College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 28% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 72% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
WestConn | D'Youville College | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 8% | ||
Campus |
WestConn | D'Youville 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 D'Youville College based on total student enrollment (4,417 students vs. 2,518 students)
WestConn vs. D'Youville College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WestConn or D'Youville College?
- D'Youville College is 363.8% more expensive to attend than WestConn for in-state tuition ($29,980.00 vs. $6,464.00)
- Out of state tuition is 54.9% higher at D'Youville College than Western Connecticut State University ($29,980.00 vs. $19,358.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Connecticut State University than D'Youville College ($15,862 vs. $21,755)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at D'Youville College are 53.3% lower than costs at Western Connecticut State University ($9,500 vs. $14,568)
- More students receive financial grant aid at D'Youville College than Western Connecticut State University (98% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by D'Youville College students is 143.5% larger than aid received Western Connecticut State University ($22,053 vs. $9,057)
WestConn vs. D'Youville College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WestConn or D'Youville College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between D'Youville College or WestConn .
- Accepted freshman D'Youville College students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at WestConn (3.38)
- D'Youville College has a higher acceptance rate (84%) than WestConn (83.5%)
WestConn vs. D'Youville College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WestConn or D'Youville 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 D'Youville College and WestConn.
- The graduation rate at D'Youville College is higher than Western Connecticut State University (41% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from D'Youville College earn on average $6,300 more per year than WestConn graduates after ten years. ($53,700 vs. $47,400)
- D'Youville College and WestConn graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($25,000 vs. $25,000)
- D'Youville College 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 D'Youville College students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/