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ECSU SCSU CCSU Buffalo State College UConn SUNY-Potsdam SUNY Cortland Western New England University William Paterson University of New Jersey Marist College Penn State Erie-Behrend College| Western Connecticut State University | La Roche College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
WestConn | LRC | ||
| Location | Danbury, CT | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,417 | 2,068 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #466 | #796 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wcsu.edu | laroche.edu | ||
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Costs |
WestConn | LRC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,464 | $31,334 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $31,334 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,568 | $12,886 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,862 | $24,233 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,057 | $20,948 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 72% | 94% |
Admission |
WestConn | LRC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,093 | 3,222 | ||
| Admitted | 4,253 | 3,137 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.5% | 97.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | 4.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/29 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1230 | 970/1170 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
WestConn | LRC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WestConn | LRC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,400 | $44,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $268 |
Diversity |
WestConn | LRC | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 16% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 8% |
Students |
WestConn | LRC | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 5% | ||
Campus |
WestConn | LRC | ||
| 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 LRC based on total student enrollment (4,417 students vs. 2,068 students)
WestConn vs. LRC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WestConn or LRC?
- La Roche College is 384.7% more expensive to attend than WestConn for in-state tuition ($31,334.00 vs. $6,464.00)
- Out of state tuition is 61.9% higher at LRC than Western Connecticut State University ($31,334.00 vs. $19,358.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Connecticut State University than LRC ($15,862 vs. $24,233)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at La Roche College are 13.1% lower than costs at Western Connecticut State University ($12,886 vs. $14,568)
- More students receive financial grant aid at La Roche College than Western Connecticut State University (94% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by La Roche College students is 131.3% larger than aid received Western Connecticut State University ($20,948 vs. $9,057)
WestConn vs. LRC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WestConn or LRC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LRC or WestConn .
- Accepted freshman WestConn students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.38) than students at LRC (3.2)
- LRC has a higher acceptance rate (97.4%) than WestConn (83.5%)
WestConn vs. LRC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WestConn or LRC? 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 LRC and WestConn.
- The graduation rate at LRC is higher than Western Connecticut State University (51% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Western Connecticut State University earn on average $3,100 more per year than LRC graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $44,300)
- Western Connecticut State University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than LRC graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,000)
- WestConn graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than LRC graduates. ($258 vs. $268)
- More WestConn graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former LRC students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/