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ECSU SCSU CCSU Eastern University Buffalo State College UConn Liberty University Messiah College SUNY-Potsdam SUNY Cortland Western New England University William Paterson University of New Jersey| Western Connecticut State University | Cairn University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
WestConn | Cairn | ||
| Location | Danbury, CT | Langhorne, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,417 | 1,031 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #466 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wcsu.edu | cairn.edu | ||
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Costs |
WestConn | Cairn | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,464 | $31,255 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $31,255 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,568 | $11,764 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,862 | $25,923 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,057 | $18,376 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 72% | 96% |
Admission |
WestConn | Cairn | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,093 | 468 | ||
| Admitted | 4,253 | 379 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.5% | 81% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | 53.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.31 | ||
| 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) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
WestConn | Cairn | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WestConn | Cairn | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,400 | $37,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
WestConn | Cairn | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
WestConn | Cairn | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 36% | ||
Campus |
WestConn | Cairn | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Western Connecticut State University is larger than than Cairn based on total student enrollment (4,417 students vs. 1,031 students)
WestConn vs. Cairn Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WestConn or Cairn?
- Cairn University is 383.5% more expensive to attend than WestConn for in-state tuition ($31,255.00 vs. $6,464.00)
- Out of state tuition is 61.5% higher at Cairn than Western Connecticut State University ($31,255.00 vs. $19,358.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Connecticut State University than Cairn ($15,862 vs. $25,923)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cairn University are 23.8% lower than costs at Western Connecticut State University ($11,764 vs. $14,568)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cairn University than Western Connecticut State University (96% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cairn University students is 102.9% larger than aid received Western Connecticut State University ($18,376 vs. $9,057)
WestConn vs. Cairn Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WestConn or Cairn? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cairn or WestConn .
- Accepted freshman WestConn students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.38) than students at Cairn (3.31)
- WestConn has a higher acceptance rate (83.5%) than Cairn (81%)
WestConn vs. Cairn Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WestConn or Cairn? 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 Cairn and WestConn.
- The graduation rate at Cairn is higher than Western Connecticut State University (63% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Western Connecticut State University earn on average $10,400 more per year than Cairn graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $37,000)
- Western Connecticut State University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Cairn graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- WestConn graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Cairn graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Cairn graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WestConn students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/