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ECSU SCSU WCU CCSU Rowan University Rider University Penn State Wilkes Monmouth University Temple YCP FDU| Western Connecticut State University | Widener University Main Campus | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
WestConn | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
| Location | Danbury, CT | Chester, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,417 | 5,416 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #466 | #364 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wcsu.edu | widener.edu | ||
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Costs |
WestConn | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,464 | $50,624 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $50,624 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,568 | $15,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,862 | $32,185 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,057 | $32,412 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 72% | 97% |
Admission |
WestConn | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,093 | 5,961 | ||
| Admitted | 4,253 | 5,227 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.5% | 87.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | 10.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/29 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1230 | 1105/1290 | ||
| 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 | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WestConn | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,400 | $59,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
WestConn | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
WestConn | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 38% | ||
Campus |
WestConn | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Widener University Main Campus is larger than than WestConn based on total student enrollment (5,416 students vs. 4,417 students)
WestConn vs. Widener University-Main Campus Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WestConn or Widener University-Main Campus?
- Widener University Main Campus is 683.2% more expensive to attend than WestConn for in-state tuition ($50,624.00 vs. $6,464.00)
- Out of state tuition is 161.5% higher at Widener University-Main Campus than Western Connecticut State University ($50,624.00 vs. $19,358.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Connecticut State University than Widener University-Main Campus ($15,862 vs. $32,185)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Western Connecticut State University are 4.3% lower than costs at Widener University Main Campus ($14,568 vs. $15,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Widener University Main Campus than Western Connecticut State University (97% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Widener University Main Campus students is 257.9% larger than aid received Western Connecticut State University ($32,412 vs. $9,057)
WestConn vs. Widener University-Main Campus Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WestConn or Widener University-Main Campus? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Widener University-Main Campus or WestConn .
- Accepted freshman Widener University-Main Campus students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at WestConn (3.38)
- Widener University-Main Campus has a higher acceptance rate (87.7%) than WestConn (83.5%)
WestConn vs. Widener University-Main Campus Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WestConn or Widener University-Main Campus? 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 Widener University-Main Campus and WestConn.
- The graduation rate at Widener University-Main Campus is higher than Western Connecticut State University (54% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Widener University Main Campus earn on average $12,100 more per year than WestConn graduates after ten years. ($59,500 vs. $47,400)
- Western Connecticut State University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Widener University-Main Campus graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- WestConn graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Widener University-Main Campus graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Widener University-Main Campus graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WestConn students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/