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ECSU SCSU CCSU Buffalo State College UConn SUNY Cortland SUNY-Potsdam Western New England University William Paterson University of New Jersey Marist College| Western Connecticut State University | Boricua College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
WestConn | Boricua College | ||
| Location | Danbury, CT | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,417 | 461 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #466 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wcsu.edu | boricuacollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
WestConn | Boricua College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,464 | $12,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $12,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,568 | $5,750 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,862 | $14,214 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,057 | $9,307 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 72% | 94% |
Admission |
WestConn | Boricua College | ||
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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 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | 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 | Boricua College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WestConn | Boricua College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,400 | $33,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 41% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $7,890 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $81 |
Diversity |
WestConn | Boricua College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 20% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 80% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 82% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
WestConn | Boricua College | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 0% | ||
Campus |
WestConn | Boricua College | ||
| 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 Boricua College based on total student enrollment (4,417 students vs. 461 students)
WestConn vs. Boricua College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WestConn or Boricua College?
- Boricua College is 85.6% more expensive to attend than WestConn for in-state tuition ($12,000.00 vs. $6,464.00)
- Out of state tuition is 61.3% higher at WestConn than Boricua College ($19,358.00 vs. $12,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Boricua College than WestConn ($14,214 vs. $15,862)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Boricua College are 153.4% lower than costs at Western Connecticut State University ($5,750 vs. $14,568)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Boricua College than Western Connecticut State University (94% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Boricua College students is 2.8% larger than aid received Western Connecticut State University ($9,307 vs. $9,057)
Which college is harder to get into, WestConn or Boricua College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Boricua College or WestConn .
WestConn vs. Boricua College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WestConn or Boricua 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 Boricua College and WestConn.
- The graduation rate at Boricua College is higher than Western Connecticut State University (62% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Western Connecticut State University earn on average $13,700 more per year than Boricua College graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $33,700)
- Boricua College students graduate with a $17,110 lower median federal student loan debt than WestConn graduates. ($7,890 vs. $25,000)
- Boricua College graduates are paying $177 less per month on federal student loans than WestConn graduates. ($81 vs. $258)
- More WestConn graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Boricua College students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/