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ECSU Syracuse SCSU CCSU Fisher Binghamton University University of Scranton Canisius UB St. Bona Clarkson SUNY at Geneseo| Western Connecticut State University | Le Moyne College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
WestConn | Le Moyne College | ||
| Location | Danbury, CT | Syracuse, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,417 | 3,203 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #466 | #258 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wcsu.edu | lemoyne.edu | ||
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Costs |
WestConn | Le Moyne College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,464 | $36,320 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $36,320 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,568 | $15,050 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,862 | $23,309 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,057 | $27,125 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 72% | 100% |
Admission |
WestConn | Le Moyne College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,093 | 7,066 | ||
| Admitted | 4,253 | 5,531 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.5% | 78.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | 10.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.55 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/29 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1230 | 1130/1290 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
WestConn | Le Moyne College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WestConn | Le Moyne College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 72% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,400 | $52,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,232 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $271 |
Diversity |
WestConn | Le Moyne College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
WestConn | Le Moyne College | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 8% | ||
Campus |
WestConn | Le Moyne 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 Le Moyne College based on total student enrollment (4,417 students vs. 3,203 students)
WestConn vs. Le Moyne College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WestConn or Le Moyne College?
- Le Moyne College is 461.9% more expensive to attend than WestConn for in-state tuition ($36,320.00 vs. $6,464.00)
- Out of state tuition is 87.6% higher at Le Moyne College than Western Connecticut State University ($36,320.00 vs. $19,358.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Connecticut State University than Le Moyne College ($15,862 vs. $23,309)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Western Connecticut State University are 3.3% lower than costs at Le Moyne College ($14,568 vs. $15,050)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Le Moyne College than Western Connecticut State University (100% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Le Moyne College students is 199.5% larger than aid received Western Connecticut State University ($27,125 vs. $9,057)
WestConn vs. Le Moyne College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WestConn or Le Moyne College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Le Moyne College or WestConn .
- Accepted freshman Le Moyne College students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.55) than students at WestConn (3.38)
- WestConn has a higher acceptance rate (83.5%) than Le Moyne College (78.3%)
WestConn vs. Le Moyne College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WestConn or Le Moyne 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 Le Moyne College and WestConn.
- The graduation rate at Le Moyne College is higher than Western Connecticut State University (72% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Le Moyne College earn on average $5,400 more per year than WestConn graduates after ten years. ($52,800 vs. $47,400)
- Western Connecticut State University students graduate with a $1,232 lower median federal student loan debt than Le Moyne College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,232)
- WestConn graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Le Moyne College graduates. ($258 vs. $271)
- More Le Moyne College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WestConn students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/