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Overview |
WestConn | University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | ||
| Location | Danbury, CT | Johnstown, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,417 | 2,043 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #466 | #564 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wcsu.edu | pitt.edu | ||
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Costs |
WestConn | University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,464 | $13,660 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $25,534 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,568 | $11,480 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,862 | $17,545 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,057 | $11,150 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 72% | 97% |
Admission |
WestConn | University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,093 | 3,470 | ||
| Admitted | 4,253 | 3,380 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.5% | 97.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | 15.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/29 | 19/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1230 | 1040/1200 | ||
| 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 | University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WestConn | University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 59% | ||
| 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 | University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 57% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 43% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
WestConn | University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 10% | ||
Campus |
WestConn | University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Western Connecticut State University is larger than than University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown based on total student enrollment (4,417 students vs. 2,043 students)
WestConn vs. University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WestConn or University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown?
- University of Pittsburgh Johnstown 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 University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown 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 University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown ($15,862 vs. $17,545)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Pittsburgh Johnstown are 26.9% lower than costs at Western Connecticut State University ($11,480 vs. $14,568)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Pittsburgh Johnstown than Western Connecticut State University (97% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Pittsburgh Johnstown students is 23.1% larger than aid received Western Connecticut State University ($11,150 vs. $9,057)
WestConn vs. University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WestConn or University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown or WestConn .
- Accepted freshman University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at WestConn (3.38)
- University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown has a higher acceptance rate (97.4%) than WestConn (83.5%)
WestConn vs. University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WestConn or University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown? 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 University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown and WestConn.
- The graduation rate at University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown is higher than Western Connecticut State University (59% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from University of Pittsburgh Johnstown 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 University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,909)
- WestConn graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown graduates. ($258 vs. $278)
- More University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown 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/