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ECSU SCSU CCSU Buffalo State College South Dakota State University UConn USD Northwest Pitt State SUNY-Potsdam SUNY Cortland Winona State University| Western Connecticut State University | Northern State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
WestConn | NSU | ||
| Location | Danbury, CT | Aberdeen, SD | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,137 | 3,521 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #506 | #871 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wcsu.edu | northern.edu | ||
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Costs |
WestConn | NSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,664 | $7,616 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,996 | $10,718 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,131 | $10,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,527 | $16,873 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,943 | $5,565 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 63% | 93% |
Admission |
WestConn | NSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,457 | 1,082 | ||
| Admitted | 4,440 | 1,004 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.4% | 92.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16% | 31.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.37 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 840/1150 | 800/1150 | ||
| 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 | NSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WestConn | NSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,400 | $37,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $24,399 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $252 |
Diversity |
WestConn | NSU | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
WestConn | NSU | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 28% | ||
Campus |
WestConn | NSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Western Connecticut State University is larger than than NSU based on total student enrollment (4,137 students vs. 3,521 students)
WestConn vs. NSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WestConn or NSU?
- Northern State University is 14.3% more expensive to attend than WestConn for in-state tuition ($7,616.00 vs. $6,664.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.2% higher at NSU than Western Connecticut State University ($10,718.00 vs. $9,996.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Connecticut State University than NSU ($16,527 vs. $16,873)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northern State University are 46.9% lower than costs at Western Connecticut State University ($10,300 vs. $15,131)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northern State University than Western Connecticut State University (93% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Western Connecticut State University students is 42.7% larger than aid received Northern State University ($7,943 vs. $5,565)
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 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.38) than students at NSU (3.37)
- NSU has a higher acceptance rate (92.8%) 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 NSU is higher than Western Connecticut State University (42% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Western Connecticut State University earn on average $10,000 more per year than NSU graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $37,400)
- Northern State University students graduate with a $601 lower median federal student loan debt than WestConn graduates. ($24,399 vs. $25,000)
- NSU graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than WestConn graduates. ($252 vs. $258)
- More WestConn graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NSU students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/