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Overview |
WestConn | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
| Location | Danbury, CT | Indiana, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,137 | 9,246 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #506 | #924 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wcsu.edu | iup.edu | ||
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Costs |
WestConn | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,664 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,996 | $11,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,131 | $12,802 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,527 | $17,665 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,943 | $8,569 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 63% | 98% |
Admission |
WestConn | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,457 | 9,422 | ||
| Admitted | 4,440 | 8,593 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.4% | 91.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16% | 23.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 840/1150 | 940/1170 | ||
| 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 | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 22:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WestConn | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,400 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
WestConn | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
WestConn | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 3% | ||
Campus |
WestConn | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus is larger than than WestConn based on total student enrollment (9,246 students vs. 4,137 students)
WestConn vs. Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WestConn or Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus?
- Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus is 15.8% more expensive to attend than WestConn for in-state tuition ($7,716.00 vs. $6,664.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12% higher at Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus than Western Connecticut State University ($11,200.00 vs. $9,996.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Connecticut State University than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus ($16,527 vs. $17,665)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus are 18.2% lower than costs at Western Connecticut State University ($12,802 vs. $15,131)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus than Western Connecticut State University (98% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus students is 7.9% larger than aid received Western Connecticut State University ($8,569 vs. $7,943)
WestConn vs. Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WestConn or Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus or WestConn .
- Accepted freshman Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at WestConn (3.38)
- Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus has a higher acceptance rate (91.2%) than WestConn (81.4%)
WestConn vs. Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WestConn or Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus? 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 Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus and WestConn.
- The graduation rate at Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus is higher than Western Connecticut State University (52% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Western Connecticut State University earn on average $5,200 more per year than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $42,200)
- Western Connecticut State University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- WestConn graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More WestConn graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/