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ECSU SCSU CCSU Buffalo State College UConn University of Maine SUNY-Potsdam SUNY Cortland Western New England University William Paterson University of New Jersey University of Southern Maine Marist College| Western Connecticut State University | University of Maine at Farmington | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
WestConn | UMF | ||
| Location | Danbury, CT | Farmington, ME | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,417 | 1,837 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #466 | #649 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wcsu.edu | maine.edu | ||
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Costs |
WestConn | UMF | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,464 | $8,640 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $20,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,568 | $10,764 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,862 | $14,486 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,057 | $10,623 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 72% | 99% |
Admission |
WestConn | UMF | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,093 | 1,407 | ||
| Admitted | 4,253 | 1,325 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.5% | 94.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | 19.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.15 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1010/1230 | 990/1245 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
WestConn | UMF | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WestConn | UMF | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,400 | $35,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
WestConn | UMF | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 6% |
Students |
WestConn | UMF | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 20% | ||
Campus |
WestConn | UMF | ||
| 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
- Western Connecticut State University is larger than than UMF based on total student enrollment (4,417 students vs. 1,837 students)
WestConn vs. UMF Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WestConn or UMF?
- University of Maine at Farmington is 33.7% more expensive to attend than WestConn for in-state tuition ($8,640.00 vs. $6,464.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.4% higher at UMF than Western Connecticut State University ($20,400.00 vs. $19,358.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Maine at Farmington than WestConn ($14,486 vs. $15,862)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Maine at Farmington are 35.3% lower than costs at Western Connecticut State University ($10,764 vs. $14,568)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Maine at Farmington than Western Connecticut State University (99% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Maine at Farmington students is 17.3% larger than aid received Western Connecticut State University ($10,623 vs. $9,057)
WestConn vs. UMF Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WestConn or UMF? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UMF or WestConn .
- Accepted freshman WestConn students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.38) than students at UMF (3.15)
- UMF has a higher acceptance rate (94.2%) than WestConn (83.5%)
WestConn vs. UMF Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WestConn or UMF? 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 UMF and WestConn.
- The graduation rate at UMF is higher than Western Connecticut State University (59% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Western Connecticut State University earn on average $12,200 more per year than UMF graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $35,200)
- Western Connecticut State University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than UMF graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- WestConn graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than UMF graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More UMF graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WestConn students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/