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ECSU SCSU PennWest California CCSU Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus LHU PennWest Edinboro Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania Buffalo State College Penn State Schuylkill UConn Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania| Western Connecticut State University | PennWest Clarion | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
WestConn | PennWest Clarion | ||
| Location | Danbury, CT | Clarion, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,417 | 3,922 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #466 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wcsu.edu | clarion.edu | ||
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Costs |
WestConn | PennWest Clarion | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,464 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $11,574 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,568 | $12,930 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,862 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,057 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 72% | 0% |
Admission |
WestConn | PennWest Clarion | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,093 | - | ||
| Admitted | 4,253 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.5% | |||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.5 | ||
| 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 | PennWest Clarion | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WestConn | PennWest Clarion | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,400 | $39,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $268 |
Diversity |
WestConn | PennWest Clarion | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 28% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 72% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
WestConn | PennWest Clarion | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 5% | ||
Campus |
WestConn | PennWest Clarion | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Western Connecticut State University is larger than than PennWest Clarion based on total student enrollment (4,417 students vs. 3,922 students)
WestConn vs. PennWest Clarion Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WestConn or PennWest Clarion?
- PennWest Clarion is 19.4% more expensive to attend than WestConn for in-state tuition ($7,716.00 vs. $6,464.00)
- Out of state tuition is 67.3% higher at WestConn than PennWest Clarion ($19,358.00 vs. $11,574.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at PennWest Clarion are 12.7% lower than costs at Western Connecticut State University ($12,930 vs. $14,568)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Western Connecticut State University than PennWest Clarion (72% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Western Connecticut State University students is ?% larger than aid received PennWest Clarion ($9,057 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, WestConn or PennWest Clarion? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PennWest Clarion or WestConn .
- Accepted freshman PennWest Clarion students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at WestConn (3.38)
WestConn vs. PennWest Clarion Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WestConn or PennWest Clarion? 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 PennWest Clarion and WestConn.
- The graduation rate at PennWest Clarion is higher than Western Connecticut State University (49% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Western Connecticut State University earn on average $8,200 more per year than PennWest Clarion graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $39,200)
- Western Connecticut State University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than PennWest Clarion graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,000)
- WestConn graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than PennWest Clarion graduates. ($258 vs. $268)
- More WestConn graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PennWest Clarion students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/