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Overview |
WestConn | Lasell College | ||
| Location | Danbury, CT | Newton, MA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,417 | 1,591 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #466 | #633 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wcsu.edu | lasell.edu | ||
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Costs |
WestConn | Lasell College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,464 | $40,980 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $40,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,568 | $16,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,862 | $29,706 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,057 | $32,757 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 72% | 100% |
Admission |
WestConn | Lasell College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,093 | 2,833 | ||
| Admitted | 4,253 | 2,074 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.5% | 73.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.12 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/29 | 22/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1230 | 995/1268 | ||
| 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 | Lasell College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WestConn | Lasell College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,400 | $43,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
WestConn | Lasell College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
WestConn | Lasell College | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 43% | ||
Campus |
WestConn | Lasell 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 Lasell College based on total student enrollment (4,417 students vs. 1,591 students)
WestConn vs. Lasell College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WestConn or Lasell College?
- Lasell College is 534% more expensive to attend than WestConn for in-state tuition ($40,980.00 vs. $6,464.00)
- Out of state tuition is 111.7% higher at Lasell College than Western Connecticut State University ($40,980.00 vs. $19,358.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Connecticut State University than Lasell College ($15,862 vs. $29,706)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Western Connecticut State University are 13.3% lower than costs at Lasell College ($14,568 vs. $16,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lasell College than Western Connecticut State University (100% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lasell College students is 261.7% larger than aid received Western Connecticut State University ($32,757 vs. $9,057)
WestConn vs. Lasell College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WestConn or Lasell College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lasell College or WestConn .
- Accepted freshman WestConn students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.38) than students at Lasell College (3.12)
- WestConn has a higher acceptance rate (83.5%) than Lasell College (73.2%)
WestConn vs. Lasell College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WestConn or Lasell 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 Lasell College and WestConn.
- The graduation rate at Lasell College is higher than Western Connecticut State University (47% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Western Connecticut State University earn on average $4,300 more per year than Lasell College graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $43,100)
- Western Connecticut State University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Lasell College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- WestConn graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Lasell College graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Lasell College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WestConn students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/