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Southern Illinois University ECSU EIU SCSU Wright State Northern Illinois CCSU Illinois ISU University of Missouri-St Louis University of Illinois at Springfield Southeast Missouri State University| Western Connecticut State University | Southern Illinois University Edwardsville | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
WestConn | SIUE | ||
| Location | Danbury, CT | Edwardsville, IL | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,137 | 12,045 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #506 | #554 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wcsu.edu | siue.edu | ||
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Costs |
WestConn | SIUE | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,664 | $9,576 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,996 | $9,576 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,131 | $10,562 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,527 | $15,182 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,943 | $9,934 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 63% | 90% |
Admission |
WestConn | SIUE | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,457 | 8,937 | ||
| Admitted | 4,440 | 8,688 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.4% | 97.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16% | 18.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 840/1150 | 900/1160 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2026 |
Academics |
WestConn | SIUE | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WestConn | SIUE | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,400 | $47,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $21,430 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $221 |
Diversity |
WestConn | SIUE | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 15% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
WestConn | SIUE | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 2% | ||
Campus |
WestConn | SIUE | ||
| 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
- Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is larger than than WestConn based on total student enrollment (12,045 students vs. 4,137 students)
WestConn vs. SIUE Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WestConn or SIUE?
- Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is 43.7% more expensive to attend than WestConn for in-state tuition ($9,576.00 vs. $6,664.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.4% higher at WestConn than Southern Illinois University Edwardsville ($9,996.00 vs. $9,576.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville than WestConn ($15,182 vs. $16,527)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville are 43.3% lower than costs at Western Connecticut State University ($10,562 vs. $15,131)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville than Western Connecticut State University (90% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Illinois University Edwardsville students is 25.1% larger than aid received Western Connecticut State University ($9,934 vs. $7,943)
WestConn vs. SIUE Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WestConn or SIUE? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SIUE or WestConn .
- Accepted freshman SIUE students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at WestConn (3.38)
- SIUE has a higher acceptance rate (97.2%) than WestConn (81.4%)
WestConn vs. SIUE Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WestConn or SIUE? 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 SIUE and WestConn.
- The graduation rate at SIUE is higher than Western Connecticut State University (52% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Western Connecticut State University earn on average $400 more per year than SIUE graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $47,000)
- Southern Illinois University Edwardsville students graduate with a $3,570 lower median federal student loan debt than WestConn graduates. ($21,430 vs. $25,000)
- SIUE graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than WestConn graduates. ($221 vs. $258)
- More WestConn graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SIUE students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/