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ECSU SCSU Penn State CCSU UHart Monmouth University Delaware Valley University Buffalo State College Quinnipiac UConn University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown SUNY-Potsdam| University of Saint Joseph | Western Connecticut State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
USJ | WestConn | ||
| Location | West Hartford, CT | Danbury, CT | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,992 | 4,417 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #290 | #466 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | usj.edu | wcsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
USJ | WestConn | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,050 | $6,464 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,050 | $19,358 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,240 | $14,568 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,860 | $15,862 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,311 | $9,057 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 72% |
Admission |
USJ | WestConn | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,654 | 5,093 | ||
| Admitted | 1,238 | 4,253 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.8% | 83.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.3% | 14.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.38 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1070/1275 | 1010/1230 | ||
| 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 |
USJ | WestConn | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
USJ | WestConn | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,200 | $47,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
USJ | WestConn | ||
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| % Men | 23% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 77% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 18% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 3% |
Students |
USJ | WestConn | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 30% | ||
Campus |
USJ | WestConn | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Western Connecticut State University is larger than than USJ based on total student enrollment (4,417 students vs. 1,992 students)
USJ vs. WestConn Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, USJ or WestConn?
- University of Saint Joseph is 550.5% more expensive to attend than WestConn for in-state tuition ($42,050.00 vs. $6,464.00)
- Out of state tuition is 117.2% higher at USJ than Western Connecticut State University ($42,050.00 vs. $19,358.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Connecticut State University than USJ ($15,862 vs. $25,860)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Saint Joseph are 10% lower than costs at Western Connecticut State University ($13,240 vs. $14,568)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Saint Joseph than Western Connecticut State University (100% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Saint Joseph students is 212.6% larger than aid received Western Connecticut State University ($28,311 vs. $9,057)
USJ vs. WestConn Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, USJ or WestConn? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WestConn or USJ .
- Accepted freshman USJ students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at WestConn (3.38)
- WestConn has a higher acceptance rate (83.5%) than USJ (74.8%)
USJ vs. WestConn Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, USJ 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 USJ.
- The graduation rate at USJ is higher than Western Connecticut State University (56% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from University of Saint Joseph earn on average $3,800 more per year than WestConn graduates after ten years. ($51,200 vs. $47,400)
- Western Connecticut State University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than USJ graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- WestConn graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than USJ graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More WestConn graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former USJ students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/