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Overview |
Stockton State | WCU | ||
| Location | Galloway, NJ | West Chester, PA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 9,080 | 17,275 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #553 | #496 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stockton.edu | wcupa.edu | ||
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Costs |
Stockton State | WCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,740 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,474 | $19,290 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,564 | $14,228 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,515 | $22,973 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,635 | $5,443 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 64% |
Admission |
Stockton State | WCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,591 | 14,778 | ||
| Admitted | 8,204 | 12,982 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.5% | 87.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19% | 23.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1250 | 1080/1260 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Sep 1, 2023 |
Academics |
Stockton State | WCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Stockton State | WCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,100 | $49,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,108 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $218 | $242 |
Diversity |
Stockton State | WCU | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Stockton State | WCU | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Stockton State | WCU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- West Chester University of Pennsylvania is larger than than Stockton State based on total student enrollment (17,275 students vs. 9,080 students)
Stockton State vs. WCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Stockton State or WCU?
- The Richard Stockton College of New Jersey is 65.1% more expensive to attend than WCU for in-state tuition ($12,740.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.1% higher at Stockton State than West Chester University of Pennsylvania ($20,474.00 vs. $19,290.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The Richard Stockton College of New Jersey than WCU ($18,515 vs. $22,973)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The Richard Stockton College of New Jersey are 4.9% lower than costs at West Chester University of Pennsylvania ($13,564 vs. $14,228)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The Richard Stockton College of New Jersey than West Chester University of Pennsylvania (94% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The Richard Stockton College of New Jersey students is 113.8% larger than aid received West Chester University of Pennsylvania ($11,635 vs. $5,443)
Stockton State vs. WCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Stockton State or WCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WCU or Stockton State .
- The average SAT score at The Richard Stockton College of New Jersey (1074) is 2 points higher than at WCU (1072)
- Incoming WCU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Stockton State (22)
- Accepted freshman Stockton State students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at WCU (3.43)
- WCU has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than Stockton State (85.5%)
Stockton State vs. WCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Stockton State or WCU? 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 WCU and Stockton State.
- The graduation rate at WCU is higher than The Richard Stockton College of New Jersey (68% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from The Richard Stockton College of New Jersey earn on average $100 more per year than WCU graduates after ten years. ($49,100 vs. $49,000)
- The Richard Stockton College of New Jersey students graduate with a $2,392 lower median federal student loan debt than WCU graduates. ($21,108 vs. $23,500)
- Stockton State graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than WCU graduates. ($218 vs. $242)
- More WCU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Stockton State students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/