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ECSU SCSU CCSU Buffalo State College UConn Husson University SUNY-Potsdam SUNY Cortland Western New England University William Paterson University of New Jersey UNH Manchester Marist College| Western Connecticut State University | Saint Joseph's College of Maine | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
WestConn | Saint Joseph's College of Maine | ||
| Location | Danbury, CT | Standish, ME | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,137 | 1,463 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #506 | #738 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wcsu.edu | sjcme.edu | ||
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Costs |
WestConn | Saint Joseph's College of Maine | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,664 | $42,834 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,996 | $42,834 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,131 | $14,936 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,527 | $28,268 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,943 | $29,900 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 63% | 99% |
Admission |
WestConn | Saint Joseph's College of Maine | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,457 | 2,216 | ||
| Admitted | 4,440 | 1,811 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.4% | 81.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16% | 15.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 840/1150 | 910/1140 | ||
| 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 | Saint Joseph's College of Maine | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WestConn | Saint Joseph's College of Maine | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,400 | $43,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
WestConn | Saint Joseph's College of Maine | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 40% |
Students |
WestConn | Saint Joseph's College of Maine | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 42% | ||
Campus |
WestConn | Saint Joseph's College of Maine | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Western Connecticut State University is larger than than Saint Joseph's College of Maine based on total student enrollment (4,137 students vs. 1,463 students)
WestConn vs. Saint Joseph's College of Maine Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WestConn or Saint Joseph's College of Maine?
- Saint Joseph's College of Maine is 542.8% more expensive to attend than WestConn for in-state tuition ($42,834.00 vs. $6,664.00)
- Out of state tuition is 328.5% higher at Saint Joseph's College of Maine than Western Connecticut State University ($42,834.00 vs. $9,996.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Connecticut State University than Saint Joseph's College of Maine ($16,527 vs. $28,268)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Joseph's College of Maine are 1.3% lower than costs at Western Connecticut State University ($14,936 vs. $15,131)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Joseph's College of Maine than Western Connecticut State University (99% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Joseph's College of Maine students is 276.4% larger than aid received Western Connecticut State University ($29,900 vs. $7,943)
WestConn vs. Saint Joseph's College of Maine Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WestConn or Saint Joseph's College of Maine? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saint Joseph's College of Maine or WestConn .
- Accepted freshman WestConn students have a 0.38 point higher average high school GPA (3.38) than students at Saint Joseph's College of Maine (3.0)
- Saint Joseph's College of Maine has a higher acceptance rate (81.7%) than WestConn (81.4%)
WestConn vs. Saint Joseph's College of Maine Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WestConn or Saint Joseph's College of Maine? 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 Saint Joseph's College of Maine and WestConn.
- The graduation rate at Saint Joseph's College of Maine is higher than Western Connecticut State University (55% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Western Connecticut State University earn on average $4,100 more per year than Saint Joseph's College of Maine graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $43,300)
- Western Connecticut State University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Joseph's College of Maine graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- WestConn graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Joseph's College of Maine graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Saint Joseph's College of Maine graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WestConn students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/