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Overview |
WestConn | Suffolk University | ||
| Location | Danbury, CT | Boston, MA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,417 | 6,734 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #466 | #450 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wcsu.edu | suffolk.edu | ||
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Costs |
WestConn | Suffolk University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,464 | $42,790 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $42,790 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,568 | $18,482 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,862 | $32,270 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,057 | $27,856 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 72% | 97% |
Admission |
WestConn | Suffolk University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,093 | 9,699 | ||
| Admitted | 4,253 | 8,418 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.5% | 86.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/29 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1230 | 1080/1300 | ||
| 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 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
WestConn | Suffolk University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WestConn | Suffolk University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,400 | $59,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
WestConn | Suffolk University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 40% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 23% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 9% |
Students |
WestConn | Suffolk University | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 36% | ||
Campus |
WestConn | Suffolk University | ||
| 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
- Suffolk University is larger than than WestConn based on total student enrollment (6,734 students vs. 4,417 students)
WestConn vs. Suffolk University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WestConn or Suffolk University?
- Suffolk University is 562% more expensive to attend than WestConn for in-state tuition ($42,790.00 vs. $6,464.00)
- Out of state tuition is 121% higher at Suffolk University than Western Connecticut State University ($42,790.00 vs. $19,358.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Connecticut State University than Suffolk University ($15,862 vs. $32,270)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Western Connecticut State University are 26.9% lower than costs at Suffolk University ($14,568 vs. $18,482)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Suffolk University than Western Connecticut State University (97% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Suffolk University students is 207.6% larger than aid received Western Connecticut State University ($27,856 vs. $9,057)
WestConn vs. Suffolk University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WestConn or Suffolk University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Suffolk University or WestConn .
- Accepted freshman WestConn students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.38) than students at Suffolk University (3.33)
- Suffolk University has a higher acceptance rate (86.8%) than WestConn (83.5%)
WestConn vs. Suffolk University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WestConn or Suffolk University? 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 Suffolk University and WestConn.
- The graduation rate at Suffolk University is higher than Western Connecticut State University (54% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Suffolk University earn on average $11,700 more per year than WestConn graduates after ten years. ($59,100 vs. $47,400)
- Western Connecticut State University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Suffolk University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- WestConn graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Suffolk University graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Suffolk University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WestConn students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/