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ECSU SCSU CCSU DeVry College of New York-Midtown Manhattan Monroe College-New Rochelle Buffalo State College LIM UConn John Jay SUNY-Potsdam SUNY Cortland Western New England University| Western Connecticut State University | Berkeley College New York | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
WestConn | Berkeley College NYC Campus | ||
| Location | Danbury, CT | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,417 | 1,882 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #466 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | wcsu.edu | berkeleycollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
WestConn | Berkeley College NYC Campus | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,464 | $26,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $26,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,568 | $7,188 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,862 | $23,301 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,057 | $13,931 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 72% | 98% |
Admission |
WestConn | Berkeley College NYC Campus | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,093 | - | ||
| Admitted | 4,253 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.5% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 2.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | C+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Unavailable | ||
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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 |
WestConn | Berkeley College NYC Campus | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 22:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WestConn | Berkeley College NYC Campus | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 30% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,400 | $42,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 33% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $28,967 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $299 |
Diversity |
WestConn | Berkeley College NYC Campus | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 8% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 25% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 21% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 15% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 27% |
Students |
WestConn | Berkeley College NYC Campus | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 8% | ||
Campus |
WestConn | Berkeley College NYC Campus | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Western Connecticut State University is larger than than Berkeley College NYC Campus based on total student enrollment (4,417 students vs. 1,882 students)
WestConn vs. Berkeley College NYC Campus Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WestConn or Berkeley College NYC Campus?
- Berkeley College New York is 316.2% more expensive to attend than WestConn for in-state tuition ($26,900.00 vs. $6,464.00)
- Out of state tuition is 39% higher at Berkeley College NYC Campus than Western Connecticut State University ($26,900.00 vs. $19,358.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Connecticut State University than Berkeley College NYC Campus ($15,862 vs. $23,301)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Berkeley College New York are 102.7% lower than costs at Western Connecticut State University ($7,188 vs. $14,568)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Berkeley College New York than Western Connecticut State University (98% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Berkeley College New York students is 53.8% larger than aid received Western Connecticut State University ($13,931 vs. $9,057)
Which college is harder to get into, WestConn or Berkeley College NYC Campus? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Berkeley College NYC Campus or WestConn .
- Accepted freshman WestConn students have a 0.72 point higher average high school GPA (3.38) than students at Berkeley College NYC Campus (2.66)
WestConn vs. Berkeley College NYC Campus Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WestConn or Berkeley College NYC Campus? 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 Berkeley College NYC Campus and WestConn.
- The graduation rate at WestConn is higher than Berkeley College New York (40% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from Western Connecticut State University earn on average $4,800 more per year than Berkeley College NYC Campus graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $42,600)
- Western Connecticut State University students graduate with a $3,967 lower median federal student loan debt than Berkeley College NYC Campus graduates. ($25,000 vs. $28,967)
- WestConn graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than Berkeley College NYC Campus graduates. ($258 vs. $299)
- More WestConn graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Berkeley College NYC Campus students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/