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ECSU SCSU CCSU Buffalo State College UConn SUNY Cortland SUNY-Potsdam Western New England University William Paterson University of New Jersey Marist College Bryant and Stratton College-Buffalo| Western Connecticut State University | Medaille College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
WestConn | Medaille College | ||
| Location | Danbury, CT | Buffalo, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,137 | 1,727 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #506 | #1032 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wcsu.edu | medaille.edu | ||
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Costs |
WestConn | Medaille College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,664 | $33,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,996 | $33,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,131 | $14,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,527 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,943 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 63% | 0% |
Admission |
WestConn | Medaille College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,457 | - | ||
| Admitted | 4,440 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.4% | |||
| Enrolled % | 16% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.14 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 17/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 840/1150 | 930/1140 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
WestConn | Medaille College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WestConn | Medaille College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,400 | $42,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $258 |
Diversity |
WestConn | Medaille College | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 28% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 72% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 7% |
Students |
WestConn | Medaille College | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 21% | ||
Campus |
WestConn | Medaille College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Western Connecticut State University is larger than than Medaille College based on total student enrollment (4,137 students vs. 1,727 students)
WestConn vs. Medaille College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WestConn or Medaille College?
- Medaille College is 395.2% more expensive to attend than WestConn for in-state tuition ($33,000.00 vs. $6,664.00)
- Out of state tuition is 230.1% higher at Medaille College than Western Connecticut State University ($33,000.00 vs. $9,996.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Medaille College are 8.1% lower than costs at Western Connecticut State University ($14,000 vs. $15,131)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Western Connecticut State University than Medaille College (63% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Western Connecticut State University students is ?% larger than aid received Medaille College ($7,943 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, WestConn or Medaille College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Medaille College or WestConn .
- Accepted freshman WestConn students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.38) than students at Medaille College (3.14)
WestConn vs. Medaille College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WestConn or Medaille 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 Medaille College and WestConn.
- The graduation rate at Medaille College is higher than Western Connecticut State University (50% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Western Connecticut State University earn on average $4,700 more per year than Medaille College graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $42,700)
- Medaille College and WestConn graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($25,000 vs. $25,000)
- Medaille College and WestConn graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($258 vs. $258)
- More WestConn graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Medaille College students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/