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Overview |
WestConn | Pitt-Bradford | ||
| Location | Danbury, CT | Bradford, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,417 | 1,074 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #466 | #541 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wcsu.edu | pitt.edu | ||
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Costs |
WestConn | Pitt-Bradford | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,464 | $13,660 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $25,534 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,568 | $10,332 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,862 | $16,505 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,057 | $13,470 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 72% | 97% |
Admission |
WestConn | Pitt-Bradford | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,093 | 5,071 | ||
| Admitted | 4,253 | 4,744 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.5% | 93.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | 6.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.28 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/29 | 19/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1230 | 980/1196 | ||
| 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 | Pitt-Bradford | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WestConn | Pitt-Bradford | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,400 | $58,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,909 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $278 |
Diversity |
WestConn | Pitt-Bradford | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
WestConn | Pitt-Bradford | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 34% | ||
Campus |
WestConn | Pitt-Bradford | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Western Connecticut State University is larger than than Pitt-Bradford based on total student enrollment (4,417 students vs. 1,074 students)
WestConn vs. Pitt-Bradford Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WestConn or Pitt-Bradford?
- University of Pittsburgh Bradford is 111.3% more expensive to attend than WestConn for in-state tuition ($13,660.00 vs. $6,464.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31.9% higher at Pitt-Bradford than Western Connecticut State University ($25,534.00 vs. $19,358.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Connecticut State University than Pitt-Bradford ($15,862 vs. $16,505)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Pittsburgh Bradford are 41% lower than costs at Western Connecticut State University ($10,332 vs. $14,568)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Pittsburgh Bradford than Western Connecticut State University (97% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Pittsburgh Bradford students is 48.7% larger than aid received Western Connecticut State University ($13,470 vs. $9,057)
WestConn vs. Pitt-Bradford Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WestConn or Pitt-Bradford? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pitt-Bradford or WestConn .
- Accepted freshman WestConn students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.38) than students at Pitt-Bradford (3.28)
- Pitt-Bradford has a higher acceptance rate (93.6%) than WestConn (83.5%)
WestConn vs. Pitt-Bradford Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WestConn or Pitt-Bradford? 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 Pitt-Bradford and WestConn.
- The graduation rate at Pitt-Bradford is higher than Western Connecticut State University (48% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from University of Pittsburgh Bradford earn on average $10,600 more per year than WestConn graduates after ten years. ($58,000 vs. $47,400)
- Western Connecticut State University students graduate with a $1,909 lower median federal student loan debt than Pitt-Bradford graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,909)
- WestConn graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than Pitt-Bradford graduates. ($258 vs. $278)
- More Pitt-Bradford graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WestConn students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/