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Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania Kutztown University of Pennsylvania ECSU WCU Millersville University of Pennsylvania SCSU Penn State CCSU Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania East Stroudsburg University Temple Penn State Brandywine| Western Connecticut State University | Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
WestConn | Ship | ||
| Location | Danbury, CT | Shippensburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,417 | 5,162 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #466 | #666 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wcsu.edu | ship.edu | ||
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Costs |
WestConn | Ship | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,464 | $9,570 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $10,048 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,568 | $11,538 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,862 | $21,462 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,057 | $7,593 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 72% | 91% |
Admission |
WestConn | Ship | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,093 | 6,367 | ||
| Admitted | 4,253 | 5,590 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.5% | 87.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | 19.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.23 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1010/1230 | 980/1210 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
WestConn | Ship | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WestConn | Ship | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,400 | $47,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $258 |
Diversity |
WestConn | Ship | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
WestConn | Ship | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 10% | ||
Campus |
WestConn | Ship | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania is larger than than WestConn based on total student enrollment (5,162 students vs. 4,417 students)
WestConn vs. Ship Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WestConn or Ship?
- Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania is 48.1% more expensive to attend than WestConn for in-state tuition ($9,570.00 vs. $6,464.00)
- Out of state tuition is 92.7% higher at WestConn than Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania ($19,358.00 vs. $10,048.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Connecticut State University than Ship ($15,862 vs. $21,462)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania are 26.3% lower than costs at Western Connecticut State University ($11,538 vs. $14,568)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania than Western Connecticut State University (91% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Western Connecticut State University students is 19.3% larger than aid received Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania ($9,057 vs. $7,593)
WestConn vs. Ship Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WestConn or Ship? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ship or WestConn .
- Accepted freshman WestConn students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.38) than students at Ship (3.23)
- Ship has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than WestConn (83.5%)
WestConn vs. Ship Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WestConn or Ship? 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 Ship and WestConn.
- The graduation rate at Ship is higher than Western Connecticut State University (60% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Western Connecticut State University earn on average $200 more per year than Ship graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $47,200)
- Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania and WestConn graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($25,000 vs. $25,000)
- Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania and WestConn graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($258 vs. $258)
- More Ship graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WestConn students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/