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Overview |
WestConn | UW | ||
| Location | Danbury, CT | Laramie, WY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,417 | 11,100 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #466 | #331 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wcsu.edu | uwyo.edu | ||
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Costs |
WestConn | UW | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,464 | $4,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $19,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,568 | $11,610 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,862 | $12,819 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,057 | $8,942 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 72% | 94% |
Admission |
WestConn | UW | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,093 | 5,797 | ||
| Admitted | 4,253 | 5,564 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.5% | 96% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | 29.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/29 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1230 | 1040/1240 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 10, 2025 |
Academics |
WestConn | UW | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WestConn | UW | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,400 | $51,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $18,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $191 |
Diversity |
WestConn | UW | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 7% |
Students |
WestConn | UW | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 40% | ||
Campus |
WestConn | UW | ||
| 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 Wyoming is larger than than WestConn based on total student enrollment (11,100 students vs. 4,417 students)
WestConn vs. UW Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WestConn or UW?
- Western Connecticut State University is 34.7% more expensive to attend than UW for in-state tuition ($6,464.00 vs. $4,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.1% higher at UW than Western Connecticut State University ($19,950.00 vs. $19,358.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wyoming than WestConn ($12,819 vs. $15,862)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wyoming are 25.5% lower than costs at Western Connecticut State University ($11,610 vs. $14,568)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Wyoming than Western Connecticut State University (94% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Western Connecticut State University students is 1.3% larger than aid received University of Wyoming ($9,057 vs. $8,942)
WestConn vs. UW Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WestConn or UW? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UW or WestConn .
- Accepted freshman UW students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at WestConn (3.38)
- UW has a higher acceptance rate (96%) than WestConn (83.5%)
WestConn vs. UW Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WestConn or UW? 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 UW and WestConn.
- The graduation rate at UW is higher than Western Connecticut State University (53% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from University of Wyoming earn on average $4,000 more per year than WestConn graduates after ten years. ($51,400 vs. $47,400)
- University of Wyoming students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than WestConn graduates. ($18,500 vs. $25,000)
- UW graduates are paying $67 less per month on federal student loans than WestConn graduates. ($191 vs. $258)
- More UW 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/