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ECSU VSU SCSU CCSU ABAC Buffalo State College UConn Savannah State University GS Columbus State Clayton State University SUNY-Potsdam| Western Connecticut State University | Georgia Southwestern State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
WestConn | Georgia Southwestern | ||
| Location | Danbury, CT | Americus, GA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,137 | 3,408 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #506 | #970 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wcsu.edu | gsw.edu | ||
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Costs |
WestConn | Georgia Southwestern | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,664 | $4,064 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,996 | $14,786 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,131 | $9,574 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,527 | $11,779 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,943 | $8,120 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 63% | 93% |
Admission |
WestConn | Georgia Southwestern | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,457 | 2,045 | ||
| Admitted | 4,440 | 1,578 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.4% | 77.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16% | 33.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.17 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 16/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 840/1150 | 900/1130 | ||
| 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 | Jul 21, 2026 |
Academics |
WestConn | Georgia Southwestern | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WestConn | Georgia Southwestern | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 30% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,400 | $38,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $227 |
Diversity |
WestConn | Georgia Southwestern | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 29% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
WestConn | Georgia Southwestern | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 4% | ||
Campus |
WestConn | Georgia Southwestern | ||
| 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
- Western Connecticut State University is larger than than Georgia Southwestern based on total student enrollment (4,137 students vs. 3,408 students)
WestConn vs. Georgia Southwestern Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WestConn or Georgia Southwestern?
- Western Connecticut State University is 64% more expensive to attend than Georgia Southwestern for in-state tuition ($6,664.00 vs. $4,064.00)
- Out of state tuition is 47.9% higher at Georgia Southwestern than Western Connecticut State University ($14,786.00 vs. $9,996.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Georgia Southwestern State University than WestConn ($11,779 vs. $16,527)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Georgia Southwestern State University are 58% lower than costs at Western Connecticut State University ($9,574 vs. $15,131)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Georgia Southwestern State University than Western Connecticut State University (93% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Georgia Southwestern State University students is 2.2% larger than aid received Western Connecticut State University ($8,120 vs. $7,943)
WestConn vs. Georgia Southwestern Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WestConn or Georgia Southwestern? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Georgia Southwestern or WestConn .
- Accepted freshman WestConn students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.38) than students at Georgia Southwestern (3.17)
- WestConn has a higher acceptance rate (81.4%) than Georgia Southwestern (77.2%)
WestConn vs. Georgia Southwestern Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WestConn or Georgia Southwestern? 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 Georgia Southwestern and WestConn.
- The graduation rate at WestConn is higher than Georgia Southwestern State University (40% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from Western Connecticut State University earn on average $9,300 more per year than Georgia Southwestern graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $38,100)
- Georgia Southwestern State University students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than WestConn graduates. ($22,000 vs. $25,000)
- Georgia Southwestern graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than WestConn graduates. ($227 vs. $258)
- More WestConn graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Georgia Southwestern students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/