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Overview |
WestConn | Hartwick College | ||
| Location | Danbury, CT | Oneonta, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,417 | 1,103 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #466 | #417 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wcsu.edu | hartwick.edu | ||
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Costs |
WestConn | Hartwick College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,464 | $50,254 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $50,254 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,568 | $14,028 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,862 | $22,396 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,057 | $41,717 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 72% | 100% |
Admission |
WestConn | Hartwick College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,093 | 3,553 | ||
| Admitted | 4,253 | 2,122 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.5% | 59.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | 16% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/29 | 10/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1230 | 1020/1210 | ||
| 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 | Hartwick College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WestConn | Hartwick College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,400 | $45,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
WestConn | Hartwick College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 12% |
Students |
WestConn | Hartwick College | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 24% | ||
Campus |
WestConn | Hartwick College | ||
| 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 Hartwick College based on total student enrollment (4,417 students vs. 1,103 students)
WestConn vs. Hartwick College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WestConn or Hartwick College?
- Hartwick College is 677.4% more expensive to attend than WestConn for in-state tuition ($50,254.00 vs. $6,464.00)
- Out of state tuition is 159.6% higher at Hartwick College than Western Connecticut State University ($50,254.00 vs. $19,358.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Connecticut State University than Hartwick College ($15,862 vs. $22,396)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hartwick College are 3.8% lower than costs at Western Connecticut State University ($14,028 vs. $14,568)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hartwick College than Western Connecticut State University (100% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hartwick College students is 360.6% larger than aid received Western Connecticut State University ($41,717 vs. $9,057)
WestConn vs. Hartwick College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WestConn or Hartwick College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hartwick College or WestConn .
- Accepted freshman WestConn students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.38) than students at Hartwick College (3.36)
- WestConn has a higher acceptance rate (83.5%) than Hartwick College (59.7%)
WestConn vs. Hartwick College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WestConn or Hartwick 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 Hartwick College and WestConn.
- The graduation rate at Hartwick College is higher than Western Connecticut State University (54% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Western Connecticut State University earn on average $2,300 more per year than Hartwick College graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $45,100)
- Western Connecticut State University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Hartwick College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- WestConn graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Hartwick College graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Hartwick College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WestConn students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/