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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| Western Connecticut State University | Becker College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
WestConn | Becker College | ||
| Location | Danbury, CT | Worcester, MA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,417 | 1,675 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #466 | #1027 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wcsu.edu | becker.edu | ||
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Costs |
WestConn | Becker College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,464 | $36,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $36,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,568 | $13,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,862 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,057 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 72% | 0% |
Admission |
WestConn | Becker College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,093 | - | ||
| Admitted | 4,253 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.5% | |||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/29 | 20/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1230 | 960/1180 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
WestConn | Becker College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WestConn | Becker College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 27% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,400 | $46,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $274 |
Diversity |
WestConn | Becker College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 7% |
Students |
WestConn | Becker College | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 39% | ||
Campus |
WestConn | Becker College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Western Connecticut State University is larger than than Becker College based on total student enrollment (4,417 students vs. 1,675 students)
WestConn vs. Becker College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WestConn or Becker College?
- Becker College is 461.6% more expensive to attend than WestConn for in-state tuition ($36,300.00 vs. $6,464.00)
- Out of state tuition is 87.5% higher at Becker College than Western Connecticut State University ($36,300.00 vs. $19,358.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Becker College are 5.6% lower than costs at Western Connecticut State University ($13,800 vs. $14,568)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Western Connecticut State University than Becker College (72% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Western Connecticut State University students is ?% larger than aid received Becker College ($9,057 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, WestConn or Becker College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Becker College or WestConn .
- Accepted freshman WestConn students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.38) than students at Becker College (3.36)
WestConn vs. Becker College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WestConn or Becker College? 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 Becker College and WestConn.
- The graduation rate at WestConn is higher than Becker College (40% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Western Connecticut State University earn on average $800 more per year than Becker College graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $46,600)
- Western Connecticut State University students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Becker College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,500)
- WestConn graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Becker College graduates. ($258 vs. $274)
- More WestConn graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Becker College students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/