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ECSU SCSU Siena College CCSU Buffalo State College UConn SUNY-Potsdam SUNY Cortland Western New England University William Paterson University of New Jersey Mount Saint Mary College Marist College| Western Connecticut State University | The College of Saint Rose | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
WestConn | The College of Saint Rose | ||
| Location | Danbury, CT | Albany, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,417 | 2,786 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #466 | #577 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wcsu.edu | strose.edu | ||
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Costs |
WestConn | The College of Saint Rose | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,464 | $35,104 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $35,104 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,568 | $14,186 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,862 | $23,294 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,057 | $27,459 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 72% | 99% |
Admission |
WestConn | The College of Saint Rose | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,093 | 2,456 | ||
| Admitted | 4,253 | 1,916 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.5% | 78%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | 12.5%Open | ||
| 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 | |||
| SAT Range | 1010/1230 | 1001/1228 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
WestConn | The College of Saint Rose | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WestConn | The College of Saint Rose | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,400 | $43,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $242 |
Diversity |
WestConn | The College of Saint Rose | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 7% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
WestConn | The College of Saint Rose | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 15% | ||
Campus |
WestConn | The College of Saint Rose | ||
| 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
- Western Connecticut State University is larger than than The College of Saint Rose based on total student enrollment (4,417 students vs. 2,786 students)
WestConn vs. The College of Saint Rose Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WestConn or The College of Saint Rose?
- The College of Saint Rose is 443.1% more expensive to attend than WestConn for in-state tuition ($35,104.00 vs. $6,464.00)
- Out of state tuition is 81.3% higher at The College of Saint Rose than Western Connecticut State University ($35,104.00 vs. $19,358.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Connecticut State University than The College of Saint Rose ($15,862 vs. $23,294)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The College of Saint Rose are 2.7% lower than costs at Western Connecticut State University ($14,186 vs. $14,568)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The College of Saint Rose than Western Connecticut State University (99% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The College of Saint Rose students is 203.2% larger than aid received Western Connecticut State University ($27,459 vs. $9,057)
WestConn vs. The College of Saint Rose Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WestConn or The College of Saint Rose? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between The College of Saint Rose or WestConn .
- Accepted freshman WestConn students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.38) than students at The College of Saint Rose (3.3)
- WestConn has a higher acceptance rate (83.5%) than The College of Saint Rose (78%)
WestConn vs. The College of Saint Rose Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WestConn or The College of Saint Rose? 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 The College of Saint Rose and WestConn.
- The graduation rate at The College of Saint Rose is higher than Western Connecticut State University (63% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Western Connecticut State University earn on average $4,000 more per year than The College of Saint Rose graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $43,400)
- The College of Saint Rose students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than WestConn graduates. ($23,500 vs. $25,000)
- The College of Saint Rose graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than WestConn graduates. ($242 vs. $258)
- More The College of Saint Rose graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WestConn students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/