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ECSU SCSU CCSU Buffalo State College UConn Rutgers University-Camden Montclair State University SUNY-Potsdam SUNY Cortland Western New England University William Paterson University of New Jersey Caldwell University| Western Connecticut State University | Georgian Court University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
WestConn | Georgian Court University | ||
| Location | Danbury, CT | Lakewood, NJ | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,417 | 1,962 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #466 | #546 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wcsu.edu | georgian.edu | ||
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Costs |
WestConn | Georgian Court University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,464 | $33,838 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $33,838 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,568 | $12,296 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,862 | $18,187 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,057 | $29,162 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 72% | 100% |
Admission |
WestConn | Georgian Court University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,093 | 2,057 | ||
| Admitted | 4,253 | 1,559 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.5% | 75.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | 13.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1010/1230 | 1043/1251 | ||
| 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 | Georgian Court University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WestConn | Georgian Court University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,400 | $42,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $258 |
Diversity |
WestConn | Georgian Court University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 27% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 73% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 10% |
Students |
WestConn | Georgian Court University | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 11% | ||
Campus |
WestConn | Georgian Court University | ||
| 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 Georgian Court University based on total student enrollment (4,417 students vs. 1,962 students)
WestConn vs. Georgian Court University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WestConn or Georgian Court University?
- Georgian Court University is 423.5% more expensive to attend than WestConn for in-state tuition ($33,838.00 vs. $6,464.00)
- Out of state tuition is 74.8% higher at Georgian Court University than Western Connecticut State University ($33,838.00 vs. $19,358.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Connecticut State University than Georgian Court University ($15,862 vs. $18,187)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Georgian Court University are 18.5% lower than costs at Western Connecticut State University ($12,296 vs. $14,568)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Georgian Court University than Western Connecticut State University (100% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Georgian Court University students is 222% larger than aid received Western Connecticut State University ($29,162 vs. $9,057)
WestConn vs. Georgian Court University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WestConn or Georgian Court University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Georgian Court University or WestConn .
- Accepted freshman Georgian Court University students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at WestConn (3.38)
- WestConn has a higher acceptance rate (83.5%) than Georgian Court University (75.8%)
WestConn vs. Georgian Court University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WestConn or Georgian Court 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 Georgian Court University and WestConn.
- The graduation rate at Georgian Court University is higher than Western Connecticut State University (52% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Western Connecticut State University earn on average $5,400 more per year than Georgian Court University graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $42,000)
- Georgian Court University and WestConn graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($25,000 vs. $25,000)
- Georgian Court University 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 Georgian Court University students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/