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Overview |
VWC | University of Connecticut-Stamford | ||
| Location | Norfolk, VA | Stamford, CT | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,538 | 2,297 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #631 | #643 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | vwc.edu | uconn.edu | ||
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Costs |
VWC | University of Connecticut-Stamford | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,010 | $15,672 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,010 | $38,340 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,070 | $17,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,046 | $13,933 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,568 | $12,528 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 79% |
Admission |
VWC | University of Connecticut-Stamford | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,718 | 4,526 | ||
| Admitted | 1,399 | 4,172 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.4% | 92.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.1% | 15.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 27/29 | 18/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1365 | 990/1240 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
VWC | University of Connecticut-Stamford | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
VWC | University of Connecticut-Stamford | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,700 | $62,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $222 |
Diversity |
VWC | University of Connecticut-Stamford | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 41% | ||
| % Black | 24% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 24% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 5% |
Students |
VWC | University of Connecticut-Stamford | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 9% | ||
Campus |
VWC | University of Connecticut-Stamford | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Connecticut Stamford is larger than than VWC based on total student enrollment (2,297 students vs. 1,538 students)
VWC vs. University of Connecticut-Stamford Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, VWC or University of Connecticut-Stamford?
- Virginia Wesleyan College is 129.8% more expensive to attend than University of Connecticut-Stamford for in-state tuition ($36,010.00 vs. $15,672.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.5% higher at University of Connecticut-Stamford than Virginia Wesleyan College ($38,340.00 vs. $36,010.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Connecticut Stamford than VWC ($13,933 vs. $23,046)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Wesleyan College are 55.6% lower than costs at University of Connecticut Stamford ($11,070 vs. $17,230)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Virginia Wesleyan College than University of Connecticut Stamford (100% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Virginia Wesleyan College students is 120.1% larger than aid received University of Connecticut Stamford ($27,568 vs. $12,528)
VWC vs. University of Connecticut-Stamford Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, VWC or University of Connecticut-Stamford? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Connecticut-Stamford or VWC .
- The average SAT score at University of Connecticut Stamford (1009) is 27 points higher than at VWC (982)
- Incoming University of Connecticut-Stamford students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at VWC (22)
- University of Connecticut-Stamford has a higher acceptance rate (92.2%) than VWC (81.4%)
VWC vs. University of Connecticut-Stamford Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, VWC or University of Connecticut-Stamford? 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 University of Connecticut-Stamford and VWC.
- The graduation rate at University of Connecticut-Stamford is higher than Virginia Wesleyan College (57% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from University of Connecticut Stamford earn on average $20,300 more per year than VWC graduates after ten years. ($62,000 vs. $41,700)
- University of Connecticut Stamford students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than VWC graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- University of Connecticut-Stamford graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than VWC graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More University of Connecticut-Stamford graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VWC students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/