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Overview |
WestConn | College of Mount Saint Vincent | ||
| Location | Danbury, CT | Bronx, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,417 | 2,877 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #466 | #650 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wcsu.edu | mountsaintvincent.edu | ||
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Costs |
WestConn | College of Mount Saint Vincent | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,464 | $39,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $39,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,568 | $13,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,862 | $17,084 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,057 | $33,566 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 72% | 89% |
Admission |
WestConn | College of Mount Saint Vincent | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,093 | 3,465 | ||
| Admitted | 4,253 | 3,080 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.5% | 88.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | 16% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.14 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/29 | 21/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1230 | 943/1216 | ||
| 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 | College of Mount Saint Vincent | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WestConn | College of Mount Saint Vincent | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,400 | $56,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
WestConn | College of Mount Saint Vincent | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 22% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 78% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 27% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 39% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
WestConn | College of Mount Saint Vincent | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 18% | ||
Campus |
WestConn | College of Mount Saint Vincent | ||
| 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 College of Mount Saint Vincent based on total student enrollment (4,417 students vs. 2,877 students)
WestConn vs. College of Mount Saint Vincent Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WestConn or College of Mount Saint Vincent?
- College of Mount Saint Vincent is 511.1% more expensive to attend than WestConn for in-state tuition ($39,500.00 vs. $6,464.00)
- Out of state tuition is 104.1% higher at College of Mount Saint Vincent than Western Connecticut State University ($39,500.00 vs. $19,358.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Connecticut State University than College of Mount Saint Vincent ($15,862 vs. $17,084)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of Mount Saint Vincent are 7.9% lower than costs at Western Connecticut State University ($13,500 vs. $14,568)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College of Mount Saint Vincent than Western Connecticut State University (89% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of Mount Saint Vincent students is 270.6% larger than aid received Western Connecticut State University ($33,566 vs. $9,057)
WestConn vs. College of Mount Saint Vincent Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WestConn or College of Mount Saint Vincent? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between College of Mount Saint Vincent or WestConn .
- Accepted freshman WestConn students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.38) than students at College of Mount Saint Vincent (3.14)
- College of Mount Saint Vincent has a higher acceptance rate (88.9%) than WestConn (83.5%)
WestConn vs. College of Mount Saint Vincent Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WestConn or College of Mount Saint Vincent? 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 College of Mount Saint Vincent and WestConn.
- The graduation rate at College of Mount Saint Vincent is higher than Western Connecticut State University (57% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from College of Mount Saint Vincent earn on average $9,000 more per year than WestConn graduates after ten years. ($56,400 vs. $47,400)
- Western Connecticut State University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than College of Mount Saint Vincent graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- WestConn graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than College of Mount Saint Vincent graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More WestConn graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former College of Mount Saint Vincent students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/