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GS KSU ECSU Georgia Southwestern Albany State University SCSU CCSU Clayton State University Georgia State ASU Columbus State Georgia| Western Connecticut State University | Valdosta State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
WestConn | VSU | ||
| Location | Danbury, CT | Valdosta, GA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,137 | 10,151 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #506 | #967 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wcsu.edu | valdosta.edu | ||
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Costs |
WestConn | VSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,664 | $4,371 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,996 | $15,426 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,131 | $8,922 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,527 | $11,532 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,943 | $9,914 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 63% | 93% |
Admission |
WestConn | VSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,457 | 4,689 | ||
| Admitted | 4,440 | 3,915 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.4% | 83.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16% | 29% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.23 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 840/1150 | 950/1130 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 15, 2026 |
Academics |
WestConn | VSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WestConn | VSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,400 | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 41% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $258 |
Diversity |
WestConn | VSU | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 21% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 36% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
WestConn | VSU | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 23% | ||
Campus |
WestConn | VSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Valdosta State University is larger than than WestConn based on total student enrollment (10,151 students vs. 4,137 students)
WestConn vs. VSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WestConn or VSU?
- Western Connecticut State University is 52.5% more expensive to attend than VSU for in-state tuition ($6,664.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 54.3% higher at VSU than Western Connecticut State University ($15,426.00 vs. $9,996.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Valdosta State University than WestConn ($11,532 vs. $16,527)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Valdosta State University are 69.6% lower than costs at Western Connecticut State University ($8,922 vs. $15,131)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Valdosta State University than Western Connecticut State University (93% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Valdosta State University students is 24.8% larger than aid received Western Connecticut State University ($9,914 vs. $7,943)
WestConn vs. VSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WestConn or VSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VSU or WestConn .
- Accepted freshman WestConn students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.38) than students at VSU (3.23)
- VSU has a higher acceptance rate (83.5%) than WestConn (81.4%)
WestConn vs. VSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WestConn or VSU? 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 VSU and WestConn.
- The graduation rate at VSU is higher than Western Connecticut State University (43% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Western Connecticut State University earn on average $7,100 more per year than VSU graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $40,300)
- Valdosta State University and WestConn graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($25,000 vs. $25,000)
- Valdosta State University 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 VSU students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/