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ECSU SCSU CCSU WSC Buffalo State College UNOMAHA UConn Nebraska KU SUNY-Potsdam SUNY Cortland Western New England University| Western Connecticut State University | University of Nebraska at Kearney | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
WestConn | UNK | ||
| Location | Danbury, CT | Kearney, NE | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,137 | 6,017 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #506 | #574 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wcsu.edu | unk.edu | ||
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Costs |
WestConn | UNK | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,664 | $6,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,996 | $12,418 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,131 | $11,936 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,527 | $16,249 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,943 | $8,779 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 63% | 86% |
Admission |
WestConn | UNK | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,457 | 7,253 | ||
| Admitted | 4,440 | 6,222 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.4% | 85.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16% | 14.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 840/1150 | 970/1150 | ||
| 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
WestConn | UNK | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WestConn | UNK | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,400 | $43,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $21,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $219 |
Diversity |
WestConn | UNK | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 22% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
WestConn | UNK | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 9% | ||
Campus |
WestConn | UNK | ||
| 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 Nebraska at Kearney is larger than than WestConn based on total student enrollment (6,017 students vs. 4,137 students)
WestConn vs. UNK Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WestConn or UNK?
- Western Connecticut State University is 3.3% more expensive to attend than UNK for in-state tuition ($6,664.00 vs. $6,450.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.2% higher at UNK than Western Connecticut State University ($12,418.00 vs. $9,996.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Nebraska at Kearney than WestConn ($16,249 vs. $16,527)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Nebraska at Kearney are 26.8% lower than costs at Western Connecticut State University ($11,936 vs. $15,131)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Nebraska at Kearney than Western Connecticut State University (86% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Nebraska at Kearney students is 10.5% larger than aid received Western Connecticut State University ($8,779 vs. $7,943)
WestConn vs. UNK Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WestConn or UNK? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNK or WestConn .
- Accepted freshman WestConn students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.38) than students at UNK (3.24)
- UNK has a higher acceptance rate (85.8%) than WestConn (81.4%)
WestConn vs. UNK Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WestConn or UNK? 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 UNK and WestConn.
- The graduation rate at UNK is higher than Western Connecticut State University (61% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Western Connecticut State University earn on average $4,000 more per year than UNK graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $43,400)
- University of Nebraska at Kearney students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than WestConn graduates. ($21,250 vs. $25,000)
- UNK graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than WestConn graduates. ($219 vs. $258)
- More UNK graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WestConn students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/