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ECSU EWU SCSU CCSU UO EOU OSU Portland State University George Fox University Western Washington University Buffalo State College Sacramento State| Western Connecticut State University | Western Oregon University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
WestConn | Western Oregon State College | ||
| Location | Danbury, CT | Monmouth, OR | ||
| Setting | Small City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 4,417 | 3,751 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #466 | #815 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wcsu.edu | wou.edu | ||
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Costs |
WestConn | Western Oregon State College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,464 | $8,730 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $28,710 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,568 | $10,923 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,862 | $16,754 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,057 | $6,907 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 72% | 87% |
Admission |
WestConn | Western Oregon State College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,093 | 3,262 | ||
| Admitted | 4,253 | 2,719 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.5% | 83.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | 20.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1010/1230 | 985/1220 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
WestConn | Western Oregon State College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WestConn | Western Oregon State College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,400 | $41,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $24,502 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $253 |
Diversity |
WestConn | Western Oregon State College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
WestConn | Western Oregon State College | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 23% | ||
Campus |
WestConn | Western Oregon State College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Western Connecticut State University is larger than than Western Oregon State College based on total student enrollment (4,417 students vs. 3,751 students)
WestConn vs. Western Oregon State College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WestConn or Western Oregon State College?
- Western Oregon University is 35.1% more expensive to attend than WestConn for in-state tuition ($8,730.00 vs. $6,464.00)
- Out of state tuition is 48.3% higher at Western Oregon State College than Western Connecticut State University ($28,710.00 vs. $19,358.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Connecticut State University than Western Oregon State College ($15,862 vs. $16,754)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Western Oregon University are 33.4% lower than costs at Western Connecticut State University ($10,923 vs. $14,568)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Western Oregon University than Western Connecticut State University (87% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Western Connecticut State University students is 31.1% larger than aid received Western Oregon University ($9,057 vs. $6,907)
WestConn vs. Western Oregon State College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WestConn or Western Oregon State College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Western Oregon State College or WestConn .
- Accepted freshman WestConn students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.38) than students at Western Oregon State College (3.36)
- WestConn has a higher acceptance rate (83.5%) than Western Oregon State College (83.4%)
WestConn vs. Western Oregon State College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WestConn or Western Oregon State College? 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 Western Oregon State College and WestConn.
- The graduation rate at WestConn is higher than Western Oregon University (40% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Western Connecticut State University earn on average $6,000 more per year than Western Oregon State College graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $41,400)
- Western Oregon University students graduate with a $498 lower median federal student loan debt than WestConn graduates. ($24,502 vs. $25,000)
- Western Oregon State College graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than WestConn graduates. ($253 vs. $258)
- More WestConn graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Western Oregon State College students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/