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UMBC Maryland Salisbury WCU Frostburg State University WVU ECSU Stevenson University Howard Bowie State University Goucher College URI| Western Connecticut State University | Towson University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
WestConn | TU | ||
| Location | Danbury, CT | Towson, MD | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,417 | 19,793 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #466 | #445 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wcsu.edu | towson.edu | ||
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Costs |
WestConn | TU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,464 | $7,238 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $23,240 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,568 | $13,642 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,862 | $14,443 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,057 | $11,415 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 72% | 74% |
Admission |
WestConn | TU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,093 | 17,770 | ||
| Admitted | 4,253 | 13,967 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.5% | 78.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | 19.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/29 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1230 | 1010/1230 | ||
| 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 | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
WestConn | TU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WestConn | TU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,400 | $53,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $17,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $183 |
Diversity |
WestConn | TU | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
WestConn | TU | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 8% | ||
Campus |
WestConn | TU | ||
| 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
- Towson University is larger than than WestConn based on total student enrollment (19,793 students vs. 4,417 students)
WestConn vs. TU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WestConn or TU?
- Towson University is 12% more expensive to attend than WestConn for in-state tuition ($7,238.00 vs. $6,464.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.1% higher at TU than Western Connecticut State University ($23,240.00 vs. $19,358.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Towson University than WestConn ($14,443 vs. $15,862)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Towson University are 6.8% lower than costs at Western Connecticut State University ($13,642 vs. $14,568)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Towson University than Western Connecticut State University (74% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Towson University students is 26% larger than aid received Western Connecticut State University ($11,415 vs. $9,057)
WestConn vs. TU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WestConn or TU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TU or WestConn .
- Accepted freshman TU students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at WestConn (3.38)
- WestConn has a higher acceptance rate (83.5%) than TU (78.6%)
WestConn vs. TU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WestConn or TU? 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 TU and WestConn.
- The graduation rate at TU is higher than Western Connecticut State University (64% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Towson University earn on average $6,100 more per year than WestConn graduates after ten years. ($53,500 vs. $47,400)
- Towson University students graduate with a $7,250 lower median federal student loan debt than WestConn graduates. ($17,750 vs. $25,000)
- TU graduates are paying $75 less per month on federal student loans than WestConn graduates. ($183 vs. $258)
- More TU 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/