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University of New Hampshire-Main Campus UNH Manchester RIC Providence UConn UD Quinnipiac ECSU University of Maine UMass University at Albany- SUNY UMass Dartmouth| Western Connecticut State University | University of Rhode Island | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
WestConn | URI | ||
| Location | Danbury, CT | Kingston, RI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,417 | 17,473 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #466 | #361 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wcsu.edu | uri.edu | ||
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Costs |
WestConn | URI | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,464 | $13,586 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $32,068 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,568 | $13,584 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,862 | $20,695 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,057 | $13,257 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 72% | 97% |
Admission |
WestConn | URI | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,093 | 25,481 | ||
| Admitted | 4,253 | 19,465 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.5% | 76.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | 17.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.58 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/29 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1230 | 1050/1270 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
WestConn | URI | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WestConn | URI | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,400 | $56,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $23,438 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $242 |
Diversity |
WestConn | URI | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 7% |
Students |
WestConn | URI | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 40% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 59% | ||
Campus |
WestConn | URI | ||
| 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
- University of Rhode Island is larger than than WestConn based on total student enrollment (17,473 students vs. 4,417 students)
WestConn vs. URI Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WestConn or URI?
- University of Rhode Island is 110.2% more expensive to attend than WestConn for in-state tuition ($13,586.00 vs. $6,464.00)
- Out of state tuition is 65.7% higher at URI than Western Connecticut State University ($32,068.00 vs. $19,358.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Connecticut State University than URI ($15,862 vs. $20,695)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Rhode Island are 7.2% lower than costs at Western Connecticut State University ($13,584 vs. $14,568)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Rhode Island than Western Connecticut State University (97% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Rhode Island students is 46.4% larger than aid received Western Connecticut State University ($13,257 vs. $9,057)
WestConn vs. URI Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WestConn or URI? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between URI or WestConn .
- Accepted freshman URI students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at WestConn (3.38)
- WestConn has a higher acceptance rate (83.5%) than URI (76.4%)
WestConn vs. URI Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WestConn or URI? 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 URI and WestConn.
- The graduation rate at URI is higher than Western Connecticut State University (63% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from University of Rhode Island earn on average $8,800 more per year than WestConn graduates after ten years. ($56,200 vs. $47,400)
- University of Rhode Island students graduate with a $1,562 lower median federal student loan debt than WestConn graduates. ($23,438 vs. $25,000)
- URI graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than WestConn graduates. ($242 vs. $258)
- More URI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WestConn students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/