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ECSU SCSU CCSU Marymount University Saint Thomas Aquinas College Iona College Buffalo State College College of Mount Saint Vincent UConn Hartwick College Centenary University University at Albany- SUNY| Western Connecticut State University | Mount Saint Mary College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
WestConn | Mount Saint Mary College | ||
| Location | Danbury, CT | Newburgh, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,417 | 1,918 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #466 | #573 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wcsu.edu | msmc.edu | ||
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Costs |
WestConn | Mount Saint Mary College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,464 | $36,522 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $36,522 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,568 | $17,916 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,862 | $23,439 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,057 | $25,237 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 72% | 99% |
Admission |
WestConn | Mount Saint Mary College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,093 | 2,604 | ||
| Admitted | 4,253 | 2,299 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.5% | 88.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | 10.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1010/1230 | 1075/1225 | ||
| 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 | Mount Saint Mary College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WestConn | Mount Saint Mary College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,400 | $49,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $268 |
Diversity |
WestConn | Mount Saint Mary College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 28% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 72% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 11% |
Students |
WestConn | Mount Saint Mary College | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 13% | ||
Campus |
WestConn | Mount Saint Mary 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 Mount Saint Mary College based on total student enrollment (4,417 students vs. 1,918 students)
WestConn vs. Mount Saint Mary College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WestConn or Mount Saint Mary College?
- Mount Saint Mary College is 465% more expensive to attend than WestConn for in-state tuition ($36,522.00 vs. $6,464.00)
- Out of state tuition is 88.7% higher at Mount Saint Mary College than Western Connecticut State University ($36,522.00 vs. $19,358.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Connecticut State University than Mount Saint Mary College ($15,862 vs. $23,439)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Western Connecticut State University are 23% lower than costs at Mount Saint Mary College ($14,568 vs. $17,916)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mount Saint Mary College than Western Connecticut State University (99% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mount Saint Mary College students is 178.6% larger than aid received Western Connecticut State University ($25,237 vs. $9,057)
WestConn vs. Mount Saint Mary College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WestConn or Mount Saint Mary College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mount Saint Mary College or WestConn .
- Accepted freshman WestConn students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.38) than students at Mount Saint Mary College (3.3)
- Mount Saint Mary College has a higher acceptance rate (88.3%) than WestConn (83.5%)
WestConn vs. Mount Saint Mary College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WestConn or Mount Saint Mary 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 Mount Saint Mary College and WestConn.
- The graduation rate at Mount Saint Mary College is higher than Western Connecticut State University (55% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Mount Saint Mary College earn on average $1,800 more per year than WestConn graduates after ten years. ($49,200 vs. $47,400)
- Western Connecticut State University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Mount Saint Mary College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,000)
- WestConn graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Mount Saint Mary College graduates. ($258 vs. $268)
- More Mount Saint Mary College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WestConn students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/