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ECSU SCSU CCSU LVC Millersville University of Pennsylvania Ursinus College University of Scranton Messiah College Buffalo State College WCU Saint Joseph's University Duquesne University| Western Connecticut State University | Elizabethtown College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
WestConn | Elizabethtown College | ||
| Location | Danbury, CT | Elizabethtown, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 4,417 | 2,021 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #466 | #280 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Church of Brethren | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wcsu.edu | etown.edu | ||
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Costs |
WestConn | Elizabethtown College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,464 | $35,020 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $35,020 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,568 | $12,642 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,862 | $26,723 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,057 | $21,405 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 72% | 100% |
Admission |
WestConn | Elizabethtown College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,093 | 2,977 | ||
| Admitted | 4,253 | 2,415 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.5% | 81.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | 19.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/29 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1230 | 1070/1280 | ||
| 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 | Elizabethtown College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WestConn | Elizabethtown College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 79% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,400 | $51,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
WestConn | Elizabethtown College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
WestConn | Elizabethtown College | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 27% | ||
Campus |
WestConn | Elizabethtown College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Western Connecticut State University is larger than than Elizabethtown College based on total student enrollment (4,417 students vs. 2,021 students)
WestConn vs. Elizabethtown College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WestConn or Elizabethtown College?
- Elizabethtown College is 441.8% more expensive to attend than WestConn for in-state tuition ($35,020.00 vs. $6,464.00)
- Out of state tuition is 80.9% higher at Elizabethtown College than Western Connecticut State University ($35,020.00 vs. $19,358.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Connecticut State University than Elizabethtown College ($15,862 vs. $26,723)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Elizabethtown College are 15.2% lower than costs at Western Connecticut State University ($12,642 vs. $14,568)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Elizabethtown College than Western Connecticut State University (100% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Elizabethtown College students is 136.3% larger than aid received Western Connecticut State University ($21,405 vs. $9,057)
WestConn vs. Elizabethtown College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WestConn or Elizabethtown College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Elizabethtown College or WestConn .
- Accepted freshman Elizabethtown College students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at WestConn (3.38)
- WestConn has a higher acceptance rate (83.5%) than Elizabethtown College (81.1%)
WestConn vs. Elizabethtown College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WestConn or Elizabethtown 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 Elizabethtown College and WestConn.
- The graduation rate at Elizabethtown College is higher than Western Connecticut State University (79% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Elizabethtown College earn on average $4,400 more per year than WestConn graduates after ten years. ($51,800 vs. $47,400)
- Western Connecticut State University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Elizabethtown College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- WestConn graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Elizabethtown College graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Elizabethtown College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WestConn students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/