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ECSU SCSU CCSU Buffalo State College UConn SUNY-Potsdam SUNY Cortland Western New England University William Paterson University of New Jersey Marist College| Goodwin College | Western Connecticut State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Goodwin | WestConn | ||
| Location | East Hartford, CT | Danbury, CT | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,158 | 4,417 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #466 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | goodwin.edu | wcsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Goodwin | WestConn | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,998 | $6,464 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,998 | $19,358 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,200 | $14,568 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,934 | $15,862 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,223 | $9,057 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 72% |
Admission |
Goodwin | WestConn | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 5,093 | ||
| Admitted | - | 4,253 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 83.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 14.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.38 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1010/1230 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Goodwin | WestConn | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Goodwin | WestConn | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $47,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 32% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,120 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $332 | $258 |
Diversity |
Goodwin | WestConn | ||
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| % Men | 16% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 84% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 23% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 18% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Goodwin | WestConn | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Goodwin | WestConn | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Western Connecticut State University is larger than than Goodwin based on total student enrollment (4,417 students vs. 3,158 students)
Goodwin vs. WestConn Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Goodwin or WestConn?
- Goodwin College is 209.4% more expensive to attend than WestConn for in-state tuition ($19,998.00 vs. $6,464.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.3% higher at Goodwin than Western Connecticut State University ($19,998.00 vs. $19,358.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Connecticut State University than Goodwin ($15,862 vs. $23,934)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Goodwin College are 135% lower than costs at Western Connecticut State University ($6,200 vs. $14,568)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Goodwin College than Western Connecticut State University (95% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Goodwin College students is 35% larger than aid received Western Connecticut State University ($12,223 vs. $9,057)
Which college is harder to get into, Goodwin or WestConn? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WestConn or Goodwin .
Goodwin vs. WestConn Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Goodwin 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 Goodwin.
- Graduates from Western Connecticut State University earn on average $10,300 more per year than Goodwin graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $37,100)
- Western Connecticut State University students graduate with a $7,120 lower median federal student loan debt than Goodwin graduates. ($25,000 vs. $32,120)
- WestConn graduates are paying $74 less per month on federal student loans than Goodwin graduates. ($258 vs. $332)
- More WestConn graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Goodwin students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 32%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/