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ECSU SCSU Jackson State University KSU CCSU Albany State University GS Georgia State Columbus State Clayton State University ASU VSU| Western Connecticut State University | University of West Georgia | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
WestConn | University of West Georgia | ||
| Location | Danbury, CT | Carrollton, GA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,137 | 12,728 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #506 | #880 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wcsu.edu | westga.edu | ||
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Costs |
WestConn | University of West Georgia | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,664 | $4,371 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,996 | $15,424 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,131 | $11,642 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,527 | $14,962 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,943 | $8,088 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 63% | 89% |
Admission |
WestConn | University of West Georgia | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,457 | 8,399 | ||
| Admitted | 4,440 | 4,147 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.4% | 49.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16% | 32.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/27 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 840/1150 | 930/1130 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 1, 2025 |
Academics |
WestConn | University of West Georgia | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WestConn | University of West Georgia | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,400 | $40,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $258 |
Diversity |
WestConn | University of West Georgia | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 27% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 39% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
WestConn | University of West Georgia | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 5% | ||
Campus |
WestConn | University of West Georgia | ||
| 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
- University of West Georgia is larger than than WestConn based on total student enrollment (12,728 students vs. 4,137 students)
WestConn vs. University of West Georgia Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WestConn or University of West Georgia?
- Western Connecticut State University is 52.5% more expensive to attend than University of West Georgia for in-state tuition ($6,664.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 54.3% higher at University of West Georgia than Western Connecticut State University ($15,424.00 vs. $9,996.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of West Georgia than WestConn ($14,962 vs. $16,527)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of West Georgia are 30% lower than costs at Western Connecticut State University ($11,642 vs. $15,131)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of West Georgia than Western Connecticut State University (89% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of West Georgia students is 1.8% larger than aid received Western Connecticut State University ($8,088 vs. $7,943)
WestConn vs. University of West Georgia Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WestConn or University of West Georgia? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of West Georgia or WestConn .
- Accepted freshman WestConn students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.38) than students at University of West Georgia (3.31)
- WestConn has a higher acceptance rate (81.4%) than University of West Georgia (49.4%)
WestConn vs. University of West Georgia Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WestConn or University of West Georgia? 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 West Georgia and WestConn.
- The graduation rate at WestConn is higher than University of West Georgia (40% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Western Connecticut State University earn on average $7,000 more per year than University of West Georgia graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $40,400)
- University of West Georgia and WestConn graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($25,000 vs. $25,000)
- University of West Georgia and WestConn graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($258 vs. $258)
- More WestConn graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of West Georgia students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/