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ECSU SCSU CCSU Buffalo State College University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg UConn Seton Hill University SUNY-Potsdam SUNY Cortland Western New England University William Paterson University of New Jersey Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania| Western Connecticut State University | Chatham University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
WestConn | Chatham | ||
| Location | Danbury, CT | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,417 | 2,387 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #466 | #288 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wcsu.edu | chatham.edu | ||
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Costs |
WestConn | Chatham | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,464 | $40,625 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $40,625 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,568 | $12,719 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,862 | $28,322 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,057 | $27,330 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 72% | 100% |
Admission |
WestConn | Chatham | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,093 | 3,514 | ||
| Admitted | 4,253 | 2,331 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.5% | 66.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | 13.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.86 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/29 | 21/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1230 | 1060/1270 | ||
| 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 | Chatham | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WestConn | Chatham | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,400 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $211 |
Diversity |
WestConn | Chatham | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 25% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 75% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
WestConn | Chatham | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 26% | ||
Campus |
WestConn | Chatham | ||
| 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 Chatham based on total student enrollment (4,417 students vs. 2,387 students)
WestConn vs. Chatham Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WestConn or Chatham?
- Chatham University is 528.5% more expensive to attend than WestConn for in-state tuition ($40,625.00 vs. $6,464.00)
- Out of state tuition is 109.9% higher at Chatham than Western Connecticut State University ($40,625.00 vs. $19,358.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Connecticut State University than Chatham ($15,862 vs. $28,322)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Chatham University are 14.5% lower than costs at Western Connecticut State University ($12,719 vs. $14,568)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Chatham University than Western Connecticut State University (100% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chatham University students is 201.8% larger than aid received Western Connecticut State University ($27,330 vs. $9,057)
WestConn vs. Chatham Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WestConn or Chatham? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Chatham or WestConn .
- Accepted freshman Chatham students have a 0.48 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at WestConn (3.38)
- WestConn has a higher acceptance rate (83.5%) than Chatham (66.3%)
WestConn vs. Chatham Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WestConn or Chatham? 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 Chatham and WestConn.
- The graduation rate at Chatham is higher than Western Connecticut State University (60% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Western Connecticut State University earn on average $10,700 more per year than Chatham graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $36,700)
- Chatham University students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than WestConn graduates. ($20,500 vs. $25,000)
- Chatham graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than WestConn graduates. ($211 vs. $258)
- More WestConn graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Chatham students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/