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Overview |
WestConn | NSU | ||
| Location | Danbury, CT | Norfolk, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,137 | 6,045 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #506 | #999 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wcsu.edu | nsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
WestConn | NSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,664 | $5,926 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,996 | $17,428 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,131 | $11,692 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,527 | $12,272 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,943 | $11,153 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 63% | 97% |
Admission |
WestConn | NSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,457 | 10,211 | ||
| Admitted | 4,440 | 8,931 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.4% | 87.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16% | 16.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 2.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 16/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 840/1150 | 840/1100 | ||
| 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 | May 31, 2026 |
Academics |
WestConn | NSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WestConn | NSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,400 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 27% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $31,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $320 |
Diversity |
WestConn | NSU | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 5% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 61% | 5% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 84% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
WestConn | NSU | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 31% | ||
Campus |
WestConn | NSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Norfolk State University is larger than than WestConn based on total student enrollment (6,045 students vs. 4,137 students)
WestConn vs. NSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WestConn or NSU?
- Western Connecticut State University is 12.5% more expensive to attend than NSU for in-state tuition ($6,664.00 vs. $5,926.00)
- Out of state tuition is 74.3% higher at NSU than Western Connecticut State University ($17,428.00 vs. $9,996.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Norfolk State University than WestConn ($12,272 vs. $16,527)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Norfolk State University are 29.4% lower than costs at Western Connecticut State University ($11,692 vs. $15,131)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Norfolk State University than Western Connecticut State University (97% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Norfolk State University students is 40.4% larger than aid received Western Connecticut State University ($11,153 vs. $7,943)
WestConn vs. NSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WestConn or NSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NSU or WestConn .
- Accepted freshman WestConn students have a 0.48 point higher average high school GPA (3.38) than students at NSU (2.9)
- NSU has a higher acceptance rate (87.5%) than WestConn (81.4%)
WestConn vs. NSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WestConn or NSU? 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 NSU and WestConn.
- The graduation rate at WestConn is higher than Norfolk State University (40% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Western Connecticut State University earn on average $10,700 more per year than NSU graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $36,700)
- Western Connecticut State University students graduate with a $6,000 lower median federal student loan debt than NSU graduates. ($25,000 vs. $31,000)
- WestConn graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than NSU graduates. ($258 vs. $320)
- More WestConn graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NSU students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/