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Overview |
WestConn | Pace University-New York | ||
| Location | Danbury, CT | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,417 | 13,609 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #466 | #397 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wcsu.edu | pace.edu | ||
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Costs |
WestConn | Pace University-New York | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,464 | $48,152 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $48,152 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,568 | $20,480 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,862 | $33,363 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,057 | $33,911 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 72% | 99% |
Admission |
WestConn | Pace University-New York | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,093 | 26,613 | ||
| Admitted | 4,253 | 22,070 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.5% | 82.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | 9.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/29 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1230 | 1120/1300 | ||
| 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 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
WestConn | Pace University-New York | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WestConn | Pace University-New York | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,400 | $63,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $258 |
Diversity |
WestConn | Pace University-New York | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
WestConn | Pace University-New York | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 40% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 53% | ||
Campus |
WestConn | Pace University-New York | ||
| 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
- Pace University New York is larger than than WestConn based on total student enrollment (13,609 students vs. 4,417 students)
WestConn vs. Pace University-New York Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WestConn or Pace University-New York?
- Pace University New York is 644.9% more expensive to attend than WestConn for in-state tuition ($48,152.00 vs. $6,464.00)
- Out of state tuition is 148.7% higher at Pace University-New York than Western Connecticut State University ($48,152.00 vs. $19,358.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Connecticut State University than Pace University-New York ($15,862 vs. $33,363)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Western Connecticut State University are 40.6% lower than costs at Pace University New York ($14,568 vs. $20,480)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Pace University New York than Western Connecticut State University (99% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pace University New York students is 274.4% larger than aid received Western Connecticut State University ($33,911 vs. $9,057)
WestConn vs. Pace University-New York Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WestConn or Pace University-New York? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pace University-New York or WestConn .
- Accepted freshman Pace University-New York students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at WestConn (3.38)
- WestConn has a higher acceptance rate (83.5%) than Pace University-New York (82.9%)
WestConn vs. Pace University-New York Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WestConn or Pace University-New York? 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 Pace University-New York and WestConn.
- The graduation rate at Pace University-New York is higher than Western Connecticut State University (53% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Pace University New York earn on average $15,700 more per year than WestConn graduates after ten years. ($63,100 vs. $47,400)
- Pace University New York and WestConn graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($25,000 vs. $25,000)
- Pace University New York 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 Pace University-New York students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/