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ECSU SCSU CCSU Buffalo State College UConn SUNY-Potsdam SUNY Cortland Western New England University William Paterson University of New Jersey Marist College| Western Connecticut State University | College of the Atlantic | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
WestConn | College of the Atlantic | ||
| Location | Danbury, CT | Bar Harbor, ME | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 4,417 | 380 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #466 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wcsu.edu | coa.edu | ||
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Costs |
WestConn | College of the Atlantic | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,464 | $44,280 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $44,280 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,568 | $9,870 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,862 | $22,316 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,057 | $32,602 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 72% | 97% |
Admission |
WestConn | College of the Atlantic | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,093 | 486 | ||
| Admitted | 4,253 | 292 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.5% | 60.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | 32.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1010/1230 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
WestConn | College of the Atlantic | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WestConn | College of the Atlantic | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,400 | $28,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $19,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $204 |
Diversity |
WestConn | College of the Atlantic | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 17% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
WestConn | College of the Atlantic | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 4% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 73% | ||
Campus |
WestConn | College of the Atlantic | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 the Atlantic based on total student enrollment (4,417 students vs. 380 students)
WestConn vs. College of the Atlantic Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WestConn or College of the Atlantic?
- College of the Atlantic is 585% more expensive to attend than WestConn for in-state tuition ($44,280.00 vs. $6,464.00)
- Out of state tuition is 128.7% higher at College of the Atlantic than Western Connecticut State University ($44,280.00 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 the Atlantic ($15,862 vs. $22,316)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of the Atlantic are 47.6% lower than costs at Western Connecticut State University ($9,870 vs. $14,568)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College of the Atlantic than Western Connecticut State University (97% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of the Atlantic students is 260% larger than aid received Western Connecticut State University ($32,602 vs. $9,057)
WestConn vs. College of the Atlantic Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WestConn or College of the Atlantic? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between College of the Atlantic or WestConn .
- Accepted freshman College of the Atlantic students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at WestConn (3.38)
- WestConn has a higher acceptance rate (83.5%) than College of the Atlantic (60.1%)
WestConn vs. College of the Atlantic Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WestConn or College of the Atlantic? 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 the Atlantic and WestConn.
- The graduation rate at College of the Atlantic is higher than Western Connecticut State University (71% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Western Connecticut State University earn on average $19,200 more per year than College of the Atlantic graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $28,200)
- College of the Atlantic students graduate with a $5,250 lower median federal student loan debt than WestConn graduates. ($19,750 vs. $25,000)
- College of the Atlantic graduates are paying $54 less per month on federal student loans than WestConn graduates. ($204 vs. $258)
- More College of the Atlantic graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WestConn students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/