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Overview |
WestConn | UM-Flint | ||
| Location | Danbury, CT | Flint, MI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,417 | 5,985 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #466 | #640 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wcsu.edu | umflint.edu | ||
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Costs |
WestConn | UM-Flint | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,464 | $12,618 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $24,882 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,568 | $10,628 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,862 | $10,840 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,057 | $13,389 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 72% | 98% |
Admission |
WestConn | UM-Flint | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,093 | 6,140 | ||
| Admitted | 4,253 | 4,074 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.5% | 66.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | 12.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/29 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1230 | 930/1220 | ||
| 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 22, 2025 |
Academics |
WestConn | UM-Flint | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WestConn | UM-Flint | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,400 | $42,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 40% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
WestConn | UM-Flint | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
WestConn | UM-Flint | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 1% | ||
Campus |
WestConn | UM-Flint | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Michigan Flint is larger than than WestConn based on total student enrollment (5,985 students vs. 4,417 students)
WestConn vs. UM-Flint Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WestConn or UM-Flint?
- University of Michigan Flint is 95.2% more expensive to attend than WestConn for in-state tuition ($12,618.00 vs. $6,464.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.5% higher at UM-Flint than Western Connecticut State University ($24,882.00 vs. $19,358.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Michigan Flint than WestConn ($10,840 vs. $15,862)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Michigan Flint are 37.1% lower than costs at Western Connecticut State University ($10,628 vs. $14,568)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Michigan Flint than Western Connecticut State University (98% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Michigan Flint students is 47.8% larger than aid received Western Connecticut State University ($13,389 vs. $9,057)
WestConn vs. UM-Flint Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WestConn or UM-Flint? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UM-Flint or WestConn .
- Accepted freshman UM-Flint students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at WestConn (3.38)
- WestConn has a higher acceptance rate (83.5%) than UM-Flint (66.4%)
WestConn vs. UM-Flint Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WestConn or UM-Flint? 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 UM-Flint and WestConn.
- The graduation rate at WestConn is higher than University of Michigan Flint (40% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Western Connecticut State University earn on average $4,900 more per year than UM-Flint graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $42,500)
- Western Connecticut State University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than UM-Flint graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- WestConn graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than UM-Flint graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More WestConn graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UM-Flint students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/