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ECSU SCSU CCSU Buffalo State College UConn Notre Dame College SUNY-Potsdam SUNY Cortland Western New England University William Paterson University of New Jersey Marist College| Western Connecticut State University | Villa Maria College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
WestConn | Villa | ||
| Location | Danbury, CT | Buffalo, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,137 | 545 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #506 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wcsu.edu | villa.edu | ||
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Costs |
WestConn | Villa | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,664 | $27,530 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,996 | $27,530 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,131 | $9,620 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,527 | $15,687 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,943 | $17,794 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 63% | 98% |
Admission |
WestConn | Villa | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,457 | 593 | ||
| Admitted | 4,440 | 514 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.4% | 86.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16% | 31.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 2.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 840/1150 | 730/1050 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
WestConn | Villa | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WestConn | Villa | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,400 | $27,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $206 |
Diversity |
WestConn | Villa | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 26% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 6% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
WestConn | Villa | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 4% | ||
Campus |
WestConn | Villa | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Western Connecticut State University is larger than than Villa based on total student enrollment (4,137 students vs. 545 students)
WestConn vs. Villa Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WestConn or Villa?
- Villa Maria College is 313.1% more expensive to attend than WestConn for in-state tuition ($27,530.00 vs. $6,664.00)
- Out of state tuition is 175.4% higher at Villa than Western Connecticut State University ($27,530.00 vs. $9,996.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Villa Maria College than WestConn ($15,687 vs. $16,527)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Villa Maria College are 57.3% lower than costs at Western Connecticut State University ($9,620 vs. $15,131)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Villa Maria College than Western Connecticut State University (98% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Villa Maria College students is 124% larger than aid received Western Connecticut State University ($17,794 vs. $7,943)
WestConn vs. Villa Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WestConn or Villa? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Villa or WestConn .
- Accepted freshman WestConn students have a 0.51 point higher average high school GPA (3.38) than students at Villa (2.87)
- Villa has a higher acceptance rate (86.7%) than WestConn (81.4%)
WestConn vs. Villa Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WestConn or Villa? 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 Villa and WestConn.
- Graduates from Western Connecticut State University earn on average $19,500 more per year than Villa graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $27,900)
- Villa Maria College students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than WestConn graduates. ($20,000 vs. $25,000)
- Villa graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than WestConn graduates. ($206 vs. $258)
- More WestConn graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Villa students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/