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ECSU SCSU CCSU Southern New Hampshire University Buffalo State College Staten Island John Jay Lehman UConn SUNY College at Plattsburgh SUNY Canton Queens College| Western Connecticut State University | SUNY Empire State College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
WestConn | SUNY Empire State College | ||
| Location | Danbury, CT | Saratoga Springs, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,417 | 9,407 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #466 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wcsu.edu | esc.edu | ||
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Costs |
WestConn | SUNY Empire State College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,464 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $16,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,568 | $11,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,862 | $9,704 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,057 | $9,343 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 72% | 80% |
Admission |
WestConn | SUNY Empire State College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,093 | - | ||
| Admitted | 4,253 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.5% | |||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1010/1230 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
WestConn | SUNY Empire State College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WestConn | SUNY Empire State College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 19% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,400 | $46,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 44% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $240 |
Diversity |
WestConn | SUNY Empire State College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
WestConn | SUNY Empire State College | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 7% | ||
Campus |
WestConn | SUNY Empire State College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- SUNY Empire State College is larger than than WestConn based on total student enrollment (9,407 students vs. 4,417 students)
WestConn vs. SUNY Empire State College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WestConn or SUNY Empire State College?
- SUNY Empire State College 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 Empire State College ($19,358.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY Empire State College than WestConn ($9,704 vs. $15,862)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY Empire State College are 25.6% lower than costs at Western Connecticut State University ($11,600 vs. $14,568)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY Empire State College than Western Connecticut State University (80% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by SUNY Empire State College students is 3.2% larger than aid received Western Connecticut State University ($9,343 vs. $9,057)
Which college is harder to get into, WestConn or SUNY Empire State College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNY Empire State College or WestConn .
WestConn vs. SUNY Empire State College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WestConn or SUNY Empire State College? 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 Empire State College and WestConn.
- The graduation rate at WestConn is higher than SUNY Empire State College (40% vs. 19%)
- Graduates from Western Connecticut State University earn on average $1,400 more per year than SUNY Empire State College graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $46,000)
- SUNY Empire State College students graduate with a $1,750 lower median federal student loan debt than WestConn graduates. ($23,250 vs. $25,000)
- SUNY Empire State College graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than WestConn graduates. ($240 vs. $258)
- More WestConn graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNY Empire State College students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/