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ECSU SCSU CCSU Buffalo State College University of Scranton UConn SUNY-Potsdam SUNY Cortland Western New England University William Paterson University of New Jersey University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown Marist College| Western Connecticut State University | Penn State Fayette Eberly Campus | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
WestConn | Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus | ||
| Location | Danbury, CT | Uniontown, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 4,417 | 424 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #466 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wcsu.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
WestConn | Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,464 | $13,824 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $23,086 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,568 | $12,984 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,862 | $15,897 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,057 | $9,241 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 72% | 90% |
Admission |
WestConn | Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,093 | 872 | ||
| Admitted | 4,253 | 704 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.5% | 80.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | 14.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/29 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1230 | 1020/1210 | ||
| 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 | Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WestConn | Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,400 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $277 |
Diversity |
WestConn | Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 89% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
WestConn | Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 12% | ||
Campus |
WestConn | Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Western Connecticut State University is larger than than Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus based on total student enrollment (4,417 students vs. 424 students)
WestConn vs. Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WestConn or Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus?
- Penn State Fayette Eberly Campus is 113.9% more expensive to attend than WestConn for in-state tuition ($13,824.00 vs. $6,464.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.3% higher at Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus than Western Connecticut State University ($23,086.00 vs. $19,358.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Connecticut State University than Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus ($15,862 vs. $15,897)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Fayette Eberly Campus are 12.2% lower than costs at Western Connecticut State University ($12,984 vs. $14,568)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Penn State Fayette Eberly Campus than Western Connecticut State University (90% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Penn State Fayette Eberly Campus students is 2% larger than aid received Western Connecticut State University ($9,241 vs. $9,057)
WestConn vs. Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WestConn or Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus or WestConn .
- WestConn has a higher acceptance rate (83.5%) than Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus (80.7%)
WestConn vs. Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WestConn or Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus? 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 Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus and WestConn.
- The graduation rate at Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus is higher than Western Connecticut State University (42% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Penn State Fayette Eberly Campus earn on average $7,900 more per year than WestConn graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $47,400)
- Western Connecticut State University students graduate with a $1,818 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,818)
- WestConn graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus graduates. ($258 vs. $277)
- More Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WestConn students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/