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Overview |
Albertus Magnus College | WestConn | ||
| Location | New Haven, CT | Danbury, CT | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,275 | 4,417 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #466 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | albertus.edu | wcsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Albertus Magnus College | WestConn | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,682 | $6,464 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,682 | $19,358 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,046 | $14,568 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,469 | $15,862 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,016 | $9,057 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 72% |
Admission |
Albertus Magnus College | WestConn | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,487 | 5,093 | ||
| Admitted | 1,197 | 4,253 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.5% | 83.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.5% | 14.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.11 | 3.38 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1010/1230 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 20, 2024 |
Academics |
Albertus Magnus College | WestConn | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Albertus Magnus College | WestConn | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,200 | $47,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 44% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $299 | $258 |
Diversity |
Albertus Magnus College | WestConn | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 40% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 32% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 18% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 3% |
Students |
Albertus Magnus College | WestConn | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Albertus Magnus College | WestConn | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Western Connecticut State University is larger than than Albertus Magnus College based on total student enrollment (4,417 students vs. 1,275 students)
Albertus Magnus College vs. WestConn Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Albertus Magnus College or WestConn?
- Albertus Magnus College is 467.5% more expensive to attend than WestConn for in-state tuition ($36,682.00 vs. $6,464.00)
- Out of state tuition is 89.5% higher at Albertus Magnus College than Western Connecticut State University ($36,682.00 vs. $19,358.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Connecticut State University than Albertus Magnus College ($15,862 vs. $27,469)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Western Connecticut State University are 3.3% lower than costs at Albertus Magnus College ($14,568 vs. $15,046)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Albertus Magnus College than Western Connecticut State University (97% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Albertus Magnus College students is 187.2% larger than aid received Western Connecticut State University ($26,016 vs. $9,057)
Albertus Magnus College vs. WestConn Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Albertus Magnus College or WestConn? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WestConn or Albertus Magnus College .
- Accepted freshman WestConn students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.38) than students at Albertus Magnus College (3.11)
- WestConn has a higher acceptance rate (83.5%) than Albertus Magnus College (80.5%)
Albertus Magnus College vs. WestConn Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Albertus Magnus College or WestConn? 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 WestConn and Albertus Magnus College.
- The graduation rate at Albertus Magnus College is higher than Western Connecticut State University (51% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Albertus Magnus College earn on average $7,800 more per year than WestConn graduates after ten years. ($55,200 vs. $47,400)
- Western Connecticut State University students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Albertus Magnus College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $29,000)
- WestConn graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than Albertus Magnus College graduates. ($258 vs. $299)
- More WestConn graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Albertus Magnus College students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/