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ECSU SCSU CCSU Berklee School of Music Buffalo State College UConn Rutgers University-Newark DeVry University-Pennsylvania Montclair State University SUNY-Potsdam SUNY Cortland Western New England University| Western Connecticut State University | Berkeley College Woodland Park | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
WestConn | Berkeley College-Woodland Park | ||
| Location | Danbury, CT | Woodland Park, NJ | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,417 | 2,078 | ||
| 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-Woodland Park | ||
| 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 | $17,068 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,057 | $19,263 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 72% | 97% |
Admission |
WestConn | Berkeley College-Woodland Park | ||
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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 | 2.92 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| 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-Woodland Park | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WestConn | Berkeley College-Woodland Park | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,400 | $41,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 35% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $16,762 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $173 |
Diversity |
WestConn | Berkeley College-Woodland Park | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 25% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 75% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 15% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 20% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 35% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 26% |
Students |
WestConn | Berkeley College-Woodland Park | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 6% | ||
Campus |
WestConn | Berkeley College-Woodland Park | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Western Connecticut State University is larger than than Berkeley College-Woodland Park based on total student enrollment (4,417 students vs. 2,078 students)
WestConn vs. Berkeley College-Woodland Park Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WestConn or Berkeley College-Woodland Park?
- Berkeley College Woodland Park 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-Woodland Park 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-Woodland Park ($15,862 vs. $17,068)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Berkeley College Woodland Park 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 Woodland Park than Western Connecticut State University (97% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Berkeley College Woodland Park students is 112.7% larger than aid received Western Connecticut State University ($19,263 vs. $9,057)
Which college is harder to get into, WestConn or Berkeley College-Woodland Park? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Berkeley College-Woodland Park or WestConn .
- Accepted freshman WestConn students have a 0.46 point higher average high school GPA (3.38) than students at Berkeley College-Woodland Park (2.92)
WestConn vs. Berkeley College-Woodland Park Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WestConn or Berkeley College-Woodland Park? 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-Woodland Park and WestConn.
- The graduation rate at WestConn is higher than Berkeley College Woodland Park (40% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Western Connecticut State University earn on average $5,800 more per year than Berkeley College-Woodland Park graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $41,600)
- Berkeley College Woodland Park students graduate with a $8,238 lower median federal student loan debt than WestConn graduates. ($16,762 vs. $25,000)
- Berkeley College-Woodland Park graduates are paying $85 less per month on federal student loans than WestConn graduates. ($173 vs. $258)
- More WestConn graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Berkeley College-Woodland Park students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 35%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/