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ECSU SCSU Massachusetts Maritime Academy CCSU City College of New York SUNY Stony Brook Maine Maritime Academy State University of New York at New Paltz Buffalo State College UConn RPI West Point| Western Connecticut State University | SUNY Maritime College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
WestConn | SUNY Maritime College | ||
| Location | Danbury, CT | Throggs Neck, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,417 | 1,427 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #466 | #374 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wcsu.edu | sunymaritime.edu | ||
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Costs |
WestConn | SUNY Maritime College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,464 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $16,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,568 | $15,240 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,862 | $19,712 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,057 | $8,012 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 72% | 66% |
Admission |
WestConn | SUNY Maritime College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,093 | 1,337 | ||
| Admitted | 4,253 | 1,074 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.5% | 80.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | 26.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/29 | 24/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1230 | 1140/1300 | ||
| 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 | Jan 31, 2025 |
Academics |
WestConn | SUNY Maritime College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WestConn | SUNY Maritime College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,400 | $79,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $274 |
Diversity |
WestConn | SUNY Maritime College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 86% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
WestConn | SUNY Maritime College | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 20% | ||
Campus |
WestConn | SUNY Maritime College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Western Connecticut State University is larger than than SUNY Maritime College based on total student enrollment (4,417 students vs. 1,427 students)
WestConn vs. SUNY Maritime College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WestConn or SUNY Maritime College?
- SUNY Maritime 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 Maritime College ($19,358.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Connecticut State University than SUNY Maritime College ($15,862 vs. $19,712)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Western Connecticut State University are 4.6% lower than costs at SUNY Maritime College ($14,568 vs. $15,240)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Western Connecticut State University than SUNY Maritime College (72% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Western Connecticut State University students is 13% larger than aid received SUNY Maritime College ($9,057 vs. $8,012)
WestConn vs. SUNY Maritime College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WestConn or SUNY Maritime College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNY Maritime College or WestConn .
- Accepted freshman SUNY Maritime College students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at WestConn (3.38)
- WestConn has a higher acceptance rate (83.5%) than SUNY Maritime College (80.3%)
WestConn vs. SUNY Maritime College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WestConn or SUNY Maritime 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 Maritime College and WestConn.
- The graduation rate at SUNY Maritime College is higher than Western Connecticut State University (47% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from SUNY Maritime College earn on average $32,300 more per year than WestConn graduates after ten years. ($79,700 vs. $47,400)
- Western Connecticut State University students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than SUNY Maritime College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,500)
- WestConn graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than SUNY Maritime College graduates. ($258 vs. $274)
- More SUNY Maritime College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WestConn students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/