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ECSU SCSU CCSU FIT Buffalo State College UConn SUNY-Potsdam SUNY Cortland Western New England University William Paterson University of New Jersey Marist College| Western Connecticut State University | Kent State University at Trumbull | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
WestConn | Kent State University at Trumbull | ||
| Location | Danbury, CT | Warren, OH | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,417 | 1,734 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #466 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wcsu.edu | kent.edu | ||
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Costs |
WestConn | Kent State University at Trumbull | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,464 | $6,962 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $16,068 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,568 | $8,882 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,862 | $9,854 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,057 | $5,808 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 72% | 93% |
Admission |
WestConn | Kent State University at Trumbull | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,093 | - | ||
| Admitted | 4,253 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.5% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.17 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1010/1230 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
WestConn | Kent State University at Trumbull | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 25:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WestConn | Kent State University at Trumbull | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 22% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,400 | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $25,825 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $267 |
Diversity |
WestConn | Kent State University at Trumbull | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
WestConn | Kent State University at Trumbull | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 1% | ||
Campus |
WestConn | Kent State University at Trumbull | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Western Connecticut State University is larger than than Kent State University at Trumbull based on total student enrollment (4,417 students vs. 1,734 students)
WestConn vs. Kent State University at Trumbull Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WestConn or Kent State University at Trumbull?
- Kent State University at Trumbull is 7.7% more expensive to attend than WestConn for in-state tuition ($6,962.00 vs. $6,464.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.5% higher at WestConn than Kent State University at Trumbull ($19,358.00 vs. $16,068.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kent State University at Trumbull than WestConn ($9,854 vs. $15,862)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kent State University at Trumbull are 64% lower than costs at Western Connecticut State University ($8,882 vs. $14,568)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kent State University at Trumbull than Western Connecticut State University (93% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Western Connecticut State University students is 55.9% larger than aid received Kent State University at Trumbull ($9,057 vs. $5,808)
Which college is harder to get into, WestConn or Kent State University at Trumbull? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kent State University at Trumbull or WestConn .
- Accepted freshman WestConn students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.38) than students at Kent State University at Trumbull (3.17)
WestConn vs. Kent State University at Trumbull Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WestConn or Kent State University at Trumbull? 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 Kent State University at Trumbull and WestConn.
- The graduation rate at WestConn is higher than Kent State University at Trumbull (40% vs. 22%)
- Graduates from Western Connecticut State University earn on average $7,100 more per year than Kent State University at Trumbull graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $40,300)
- Western Connecticut State University students graduate with a $825 lower median federal student loan debt than Kent State University at Trumbull graduates. ($25,000 vs. $25,825)
- WestConn graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than Kent State University at Trumbull graduates. ($258 vs. $267)
- More WestConn graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kent State University at Trumbull students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/