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ECSU Kutztown University of Pennsylvania SCSU CCSU Montclair State University Buffalo State College Bowdoin College UConn Boston Architectural College SUNY-Potsdam SUNY Cortland Western New England University| Western Connecticut State University | Penn State Worthington Scranton | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
WestConn | Penn State Worthington Scranton | ||
| Location | Danbury, CT | Dunmore, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,417 | 875 | ||
| 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 Worthington Scranton | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,464 | $14,624 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $24,318 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,568 | $12,984 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,862 | $16,594 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,057 | $10,823 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 72% | 82% |
Admission |
WestConn | Penn State Worthington Scranton | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,093 | 2,297 | ||
| Admitted | 4,253 | 2,159 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.5% | 94% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | 10.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1010/1230 | 1020/1230 | ||
| 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 Worthington Scranton | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WestConn | Penn State Worthington Scranton | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 46% | ||
| 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 Worthington Scranton | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 54% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 46% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
WestConn | Penn State Worthington Scranton | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 19% | ||
Campus |
WestConn | Penn State Worthington Scranton | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Western Connecticut State University is larger than than Penn State Worthington Scranton based on total student enrollment (4,417 students vs. 875 students)
WestConn vs. Penn State Worthington Scranton Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WestConn or Penn State Worthington Scranton?
- Penn State Worthington Scranton is 126.2% more expensive to attend than WestConn for in-state tuition ($14,624.00 vs. $6,464.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25.6% higher at Penn State Worthington Scranton than Western Connecticut State University ($24,318.00 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 Worthington Scranton ($15,862 vs. $16,594)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Worthington Scranton 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 Worthington Scranton than Western Connecticut State University (82% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Penn State Worthington Scranton students is 19.5% larger than aid received Western Connecticut State University ($10,823 vs. $9,057)
WestConn vs. Penn State Worthington Scranton Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WestConn or Penn State Worthington Scranton? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Worthington Scranton or WestConn .
- Penn State Worthington Scranton has a higher acceptance rate (94%) than WestConn (83.5%)
WestConn vs. Penn State Worthington Scranton Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WestConn or Penn State Worthington Scranton? 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 Worthington Scranton and WestConn.
- The graduation rate at Penn State Worthington Scranton is higher than Western Connecticut State University (46% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Penn State Worthington Scranton 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 Worthington Scranton graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,818)
- WestConn graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Worthington Scranton graduates. ($258 vs. $277)
- More Penn State Worthington Scranton 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/