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Overview |
WestConn | Endicott College | ||
| Location | Danbury, CT | Beverly, MA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,417 | 4,006 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #466 | #341 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wcsu.edu | endicott.edu | ||
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Costs |
WestConn | Endicott College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,464 | $36,926 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $36,926 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,568 | $16,958 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,862 | $39,496 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,057 | $16,533 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 72% | 97% |
Admission |
WestConn | Endicott College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,093 | 5,430 | ||
| Admitted | 4,253 | 3,981 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.5% | 73.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | 21.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.55 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/29 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1230 | 1130/1280 | ||
| 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 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
WestConn | Endicott College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WestConn | Endicott College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,400 | $52,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
WestConn | Endicott College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
WestConn | Endicott College | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 44% | ||
Campus |
WestConn | Endicott 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 Endicott College based on total student enrollment (4,417 students vs. 4,006 students)
WestConn vs. Endicott College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WestConn or Endicott College?
- Endicott College is 471.3% more expensive to attend than WestConn for in-state tuition ($36,926.00 vs. $6,464.00)
- Out of state tuition is 90.8% higher at Endicott College than Western Connecticut State University ($36,926.00 vs. $19,358.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Connecticut State University than Endicott College ($15,862 vs. $39,496)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Western Connecticut State University are 16.4% lower than costs at Endicott College ($14,568 vs. $16,958)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Endicott College than Western Connecticut State University (97% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Endicott College students is 82.5% larger than aid received Western Connecticut State University ($16,533 vs. $9,057)
WestConn vs. Endicott College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WestConn or Endicott College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Endicott College or WestConn .
- Accepted freshman Endicott College students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.55) than students at WestConn (3.38)
- WestConn has a higher acceptance rate (83.5%) than Endicott College (73.3%)
WestConn vs. Endicott College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WestConn or Endicott 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 Endicott College and WestConn.
- The graduation rate at Endicott College is higher than Western Connecticut State University (67% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Endicott College earn on average $5,100 more per year than WestConn graduates after ten years. ($52,500 vs. $47,400)
- Western Connecticut State University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Endicott College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- WestConn graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Endicott College graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Endicott College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WestConn students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/