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ECSU SCSU CCSU William Paterson University of New Jersey Kean Montclair State University Buffalo State College Rutgers University-Newark UConn SUNY-Potsdam SUNY Cortland New Jersey City University| Western Connecticut State University | Felician College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
WestConn | Felician College | ||
| Location | Danbury, CT | Lodi, NJ | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,137 | 2,236 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #506 | #830 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wcsu.edu | felician.edu | ||
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Costs |
WestConn | Felician College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,664 | $35,180 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,996 | $35,180 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,131 | $14,190 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,527 | $15,818 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,943 | $34,206 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 63% | 99% |
Admission |
WestConn | Felician College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,457 | 2,254 | ||
| Admitted | 4,440 | 2,119 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.4% | 94% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16% | 16.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.05 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 840/1150 | 890/1150 | ||
| 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 | Jun 1, 2025 |
Academics |
WestConn | Felician College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WestConn | Felician College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,400 | $46,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $258 |
Diversity |
WestConn | Felician College | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 30% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 28% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 11% |
Students |
WestConn | Felician College | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 16% | ||
Campus |
WestConn | Felician College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Western Connecticut State University is larger than than Felician College based on total student enrollment (4,137 students vs. 2,236 students)
WestConn vs. Felician College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WestConn or Felician College?
- Felician College is 427.9% more expensive to attend than WestConn for in-state tuition ($35,180.00 vs. $6,664.00)
- Out of state tuition is 251.9% higher at Felician College than Western Connecticut State University ($35,180.00 vs. $9,996.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Felician College than WestConn ($15,818 vs. $16,527)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Felician College are 6.6% lower than costs at Western Connecticut State University ($14,190 vs. $15,131)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Felician College than Western Connecticut State University (99% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Felician College students is 330.6% larger than aid received Western Connecticut State University ($34,206 vs. $7,943)
WestConn vs. Felician College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WestConn or Felician College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Felician College or WestConn .
- Accepted freshman WestConn students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.38) than students at Felician College (3.05)
- Felician College has a higher acceptance rate (94%) than WestConn (81.4%)
WestConn vs. Felician College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WestConn or Felician 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 Felician College and WestConn.
- The graduation rate at WestConn is higher than Felician College (40% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from Western Connecticut State University earn on average $800 more per year than Felician College graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $46,600)
- Felician College and WestConn graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($25,000 vs. $25,000)
- Felician 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 Felician College students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/