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ECSU SCSU CCSU Buffalo State College UConn SUNY Cortland SUNY-Potsdam Western New England University William Paterson University of New Jersey Marist College| Western Connecticut State University | Purdue University Northwest | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
WestConn | Purdue Northwest | ||
| Location | Danbury, CT | Hammond, Indiana | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,137 | 8,679 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #506 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wcsu.edu | pnw.edu | ||
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Costs |
WestConn | Purdue Northwest | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,664 | $7,594 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,996 | $14,795 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,131 | $9,097 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,527 | $9,637 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,943 | $6,420 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 63% | 85% |
Admission |
WestConn | Purdue Northwest | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,457 | 6,394 | ||
| Admitted | 4,440 | 4,516 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.4% | 70.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16% | 26.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/27 | 16/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 840/1150 | 920/1140 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
WestConn | Purdue Northwest | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WestConn | Purdue Northwest | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,400 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | N/A |
Diversity |
WestConn | Purdue Northwest | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 5% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | - | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
WestConn | Purdue Northwest | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 14% | ||
Campus |
WestConn | Purdue Northwest | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Purdue University Northwest is larger than than WestConn based on total student enrollment (8,679 students vs. 4,137 students)
WestConn vs. Purdue Northwest Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WestConn or Purdue Northwest?
- Purdue University Northwest is 14% more expensive to attend than WestConn for in-state tuition ($7,594.00 vs. $6,664.00)
- Out of state tuition is 48% higher at Purdue Northwest than Western Connecticut State University ($14,795.00 vs. $9,996.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Purdue University Northwest than WestConn ($9,637 vs. $16,527)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Purdue University Northwest are 66.3% lower than costs at Western Connecticut State University ($9,097 vs. $15,131)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Purdue University Northwest than Western Connecticut State University (85% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Western Connecticut State University students is 23.7% larger than aid received Purdue University Northwest ($7,943 vs. $6,420)
WestConn vs. Purdue Northwest Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WestConn or Purdue Northwest? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Purdue Northwest or WestConn .
- Accepted freshman WestConn students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.38) than students at Purdue Northwest (3.19)
- WestConn has a higher acceptance rate (81.4%) than Purdue Northwest (70.6%)
WestConn vs. Purdue Northwest Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WestConn or Purdue Northwest? 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 Purdue Northwest and WestConn.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/