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ECSU SCSU CCSU Cabrini College Temple Messiah College Arcadia Cairn WCU Buffalo State College YCP UConn| Western Connecticut State University | Eastern University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
WestConn | Eastern University | ||
| Location | Danbury, CT | Saint Davids, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,417 | 5,769 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #466 | #680 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | American Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wcsu.edu | eastern.edu | ||
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Costs |
WestConn | Eastern University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,464 | $35,864 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $35,864 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,568 | $12,424 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,862 | $26,669 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,057 | $25,542 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 72% | 100% |
Admission |
WestConn | Eastern University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,093 | 2,994 | ||
| Admitted | 4,253 | 1,893 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.5% | 63.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | 24.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.58 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/29 | 20/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1230 | 1010/1190 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
WestConn | Eastern University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WestConn | Eastern University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,400 | $45,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $274 |
Diversity |
WestConn | Eastern University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
WestConn | Eastern University | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 38% | ||
Campus |
WestConn | Eastern 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
- Eastern University is larger than than WestConn based on total student enrollment (5,769 students vs. 4,417 students)
WestConn vs. Eastern University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WestConn or Eastern University?
- Eastern University is 454.8% more expensive to attend than WestConn for in-state tuition ($35,864.00 vs. $6,464.00)
- Out of state tuition is 85.3% higher at Eastern University than Western Connecticut State University ($35,864.00 vs. $19,358.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Connecticut State University than Eastern University ($15,862 vs. $26,669)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern University are 17.3% lower than costs at Western Connecticut State University ($12,424 vs. $14,568)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern University than Western Connecticut State University (100% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern University students is 182% larger than aid received Western Connecticut State University ($25,542 vs. $9,057)
WestConn vs. Eastern University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WestConn or Eastern University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Eastern University or WestConn .
- Accepted freshman Eastern University students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at WestConn (3.38)
- WestConn has a higher acceptance rate (83.5%) than Eastern University (63.2%)
WestConn vs. Eastern University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WestConn or Eastern 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 Eastern University and WestConn.
- The graduation rate at Eastern University is higher than Western Connecticut State University (67% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Western Connecticut State University earn on average $1,500 more per year than Eastern University graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $45,900)
- Western Connecticut State University students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Eastern University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,500)
- WestConn graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Eastern University graduates. ($258 vs. $274)
- More WestConn graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Eastern University students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/