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Overview |
WestConn | TAMUK | ||
| Location | Danbury, CT | Kingsville, TX | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,137 | 6,562 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #506 | #794 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wcsu.edu | tamuk.edu | ||
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Costs |
WestConn | TAMUK | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,664 | $5,137 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,996 | $18,493 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,131 | $10,823 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,527 | $10,474 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,943 | $11,699 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 63% | 94% |
Admission |
WestConn | TAMUK | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,457 | 7,915 | ||
| Admitted | 4,440 | 7,305 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.4% | 92.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16% | 16.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 840/1150 | 980/1160 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
WestConn | TAMUK | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WestConn | TAMUK | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,400 | $46,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $19,636 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $203 |
Diversity |
WestConn | TAMUK | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 18% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 70% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
WestConn | TAMUK | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 1% | ||
Campus |
WestConn | TAMUK | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Texas A&M University Kingsville is larger than than WestConn based on total student enrollment (6,562 students vs. 4,137 students)
WestConn vs. TAMUK Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WestConn or TAMUK?
- Western Connecticut State University is 29.7% more expensive to attend than TAMUK for in-state tuition ($6,664.00 vs. $5,137.00)
- Out of state tuition is 85% higher at TAMUK than Western Connecticut State University ($18,493.00 vs. $9,996.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas A&M University Kingsville than WestConn ($10,474 vs. $16,527)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas A&M University Kingsville are 39.8% lower than costs at Western Connecticut State University ($10,823 vs. $15,131)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Texas A&M University Kingsville than Western Connecticut State University (94% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas A&M University Kingsville students is 47.3% larger than aid received Western Connecticut State University ($11,699 vs. $7,943)
WestConn vs. TAMUK Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WestConn or TAMUK? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TAMUK or WestConn .
- Accepted freshman TAMUK students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at WestConn (3.38)
- TAMUK has a higher acceptance rate (92.3%) than WestConn (81.4%)
WestConn vs. TAMUK Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WestConn or TAMUK? 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 TAMUK and WestConn.
- The graduation rate at WestConn is higher than Texas A&M University Kingsville (40% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Western Connecticut State University earn on average $1,100 more per year than TAMUK graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $46,300)
- Texas A&M University Kingsville students graduate with a $5,364 lower median federal student loan debt than WestConn graduates. ($19,636 vs. $25,000)
- TAMUK graduates are paying $55 less per month on federal student loans than WestConn graduates. ($203 vs. $258)
- More WestConn graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TAMUK students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/