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ECSU SCSU CCSU JMU University of Lynchburg Roanoke College VCU Marymount University Longwood University Liberty University Mason YCP| Western Connecticut State University | Shenandoah University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
WestConn | SU | ||
| Location | Danbury, CT | Winchester, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,417 | 4,260 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #466 | #537 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wcsu.edu | su.edu | ||
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Costs |
WestConn | SU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,464 | $33,790 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $33,790 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,568 | $11,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,862 | $26,143 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,057 | $23,467 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 72% | 100% |
Admission |
WestConn | SU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,093 | 2,296 | ||
| Admitted | 4,253 | 1,845 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.5% | 80.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | 25.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/29 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1230 | 1010/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
WestConn | SU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WestConn | SU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,400 | $48,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $258 |
Diversity |
WestConn | SU | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 13% |
Students |
WestConn | SU | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 48% | ||
Campus |
WestConn | SU | ||
| 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
- Western Connecticut State University is larger than than SU based on total student enrollment (4,417 students vs. 4,260 students)
WestConn vs. SU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WestConn or SU?
- Shenandoah University is 422.7% more expensive to attend than WestConn for in-state tuition ($33,790.00 vs. $6,464.00)
- Out of state tuition is 74.6% higher at SU than Western Connecticut State University ($33,790.00 vs. $19,358.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Connecticut State University than SU ($15,862 vs. $26,143)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shenandoah University are 29.7% lower than costs at Western Connecticut State University ($11,230 vs. $14,568)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Shenandoah University than Western Connecticut State University (100% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Shenandoah University students is 159.1% larger than aid received Western Connecticut State University ($23,467 vs. $9,057)
WestConn vs. SU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WestConn or SU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SU or WestConn .
- Accepted freshman SU students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at WestConn (3.38)
- WestConn has a higher acceptance rate (83.5%) than SU (80.4%)
WestConn vs. SU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WestConn or SU? 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 SU and WestConn.
- The graduation rate at SU is higher than Western Connecticut State University (45% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Shenandoah University earn on average $900 more per year than WestConn graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $47,400)
- Shenandoah University and WestConn graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($25,000 vs. $25,000)
- Shenandoah University 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 SU students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/