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Overview |
WestConn | Moravian College | ||
| Location | Danbury, CT | Bethlehem, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,417 | 2,533 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #466 | #261 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Moravian Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wcsu.edu | moravian.edu | ||
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Costs |
WestConn | Moravian College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,464 | $48,569 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $48,569 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,568 | $14,904 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,862 | $31,168 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,057 | $31,527 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 72% | 100% |
Admission |
WestConn | Moravian College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,093 | 3,284 | ||
| Admitted | 4,253 | 2,201 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.5% | 67% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | 19.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.55 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/29 | 21/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1230 | 1060/1253 | ||
| 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 | Moravian College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WestConn | Moravian College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,400 | $50,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
WestConn | Moravian College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 6% |
Students |
WestConn | Moravian College | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 37% | ||
Campus |
WestConn | Moravian 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 Moravian College based on total student enrollment (4,417 students vs. 2,533 students)
WestConn vs. Moravian College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WestConn or Moravian College?
- Moravian University is 651.4% more expensive to attend than WestConn for in-state tuition ($48,569.00 vs. $6,464.00)
- Out of state tuition is 150.9% higher at Moravian College than Western Connecticut State University ($48,569.00 vs. $19,358.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Connecticut State University than Moravian College ($15,862 vs. $31,168)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Western Connecticut State University are 2.3% lower than costs at Moravian University ($14,568 vs. $14,904)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Moravian University than Western Connecticut State University (100% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Moravian University students is 248.1% larger than aid received Western Connecticut State University ($31,527 vs. $9,057)
WestConn vs. Moravian College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WestConn or Moravian College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Moravian College or WestConn .
- Accepted freshman Moravian 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 Moravian College (67%)
WestConn vs. Moravian College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WestConn or Moravian 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 Moravian College and WestConn.
- The graduation rate at Moravian College is higher than Western Connecticut State University (76% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Moravian University earn on average $3,400 more per year than WestConn graduates after ten years. ($50,800 vs. $47,400)
- Western Connecticut State University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Moravian College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- WestConn graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Moravian College graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Moravian College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WestConn students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/