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ECSU SUNY Brockport SCSU SUNY College at Oswego SUNY at Geneseo CCSU SUNY-Potsdam UB Buffalo State College SUNY Cortland SUNY College at Oneonta SUNY College at Plattsburgh| Western Connecticut State University | SUNY at Fredonia | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
WestConn | SUNY at Fredonia | ||
| Location | Danbury, CT | Fredonia, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,417 | 3,491 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #466 | #459 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wcsu.edu | fredonia.edu | ||
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Costs |
WestConn | SUNY at Fredonia | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,464 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $16,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,568 | $14,180 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,862 | $15,795 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,057 | $10,794 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 72% | 95% |
Admission |
WestConn | SUNY at Fredonia | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,093 | 4,597 | ||
| Admitted | 4,253 | 3,888 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.5% | 84.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | 18.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/29 | 18/23 | ||
| 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) | ||
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Academics |
WestConn | SUNY at Fredonia | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WestConn | SUNY at Fredonia | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,400 | $42,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $258 |
Diversity |
WestConn | SUNY at Fredonia | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
WestConn | SUNY at Fredonia | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 5% | ||
Campus |
WestConn | SUNY at Fredonia | ||
| 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
- Western Connecticut State University is larger than than SUNY at Fredonia based on total student enrollment (4,417 students vs. 3,491 students)
WestConn vs. SUNY at Fredonia Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WestConn or SUNY at Fredonia?
- SUNY at Fredonia is 9.4% more expensive to attend than WestConn for in-state tuition ($7,070.00 vs. $6,464.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14% higher at WestConn than SUNY at Fredonia ($19,358.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY at Fredonia than WestConn ($15,795 vs. $15,862)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY at Fredonia are 2.7% lower than costs at Western Connecticut State University ($14,180 vs. $14,568)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY at Fredonia than Western Connecticut State University (95% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by SUNY at Fredonia students is 19.2% larger than aid received Western Connecticut State University ($10,794 vs. $9,057)
WestConn vs. SUNY at Fredonia Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WestConn or SUNY at Fredonia? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNY at Fredonia or WestConn .
- Accepted freshman WestConn students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.38) than students at SUNY at Fredonia (3.3)
- SUNY at Fredonia has a higher acceptance rate (84.6%) than WestConn (83.5%)
WestConn vs. SUNY at Fredonia Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WestConn or SUNY at Fredonia? 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 SUNY at Fredonia and WestConn.
- The graduation rate at SUNY at Fredonia is higher than Western Connecticut State University (63% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Western Connecticut State University earn on average $5,100 more per year than SUNY at Fredonia graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $42,300)
- SUNY at Fredonia and WestConn graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($25,000 vs. $25,000)
- SUNY at Fredonia and WestConn graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($258 vs. $258)
- More SUNY at Fredonia 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/