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Overview |
WestConn | Curry College | ||
| Location | Danbury, CT | Milton, MA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,417 | 2,052 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #466 | #591 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wcsu.edu | curry.edu | ||
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Costs |
WestConn | Curry College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,464 | $42,440 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $42,440 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,568 | $17,030 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,862 | $31,091 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,057 | $29,402 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 72% | 99% |
Admission |
WestConn | Curry College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,093 | 4,743 | ||
| Admitted | 4,253 | 4,151 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.5% | 87.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | 11.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.01 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1010/1230 | 1083/1165 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2024 |
Academics |
WestConn | Curry College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WestConn | Curry College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,400 | $50,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $268 |
Diversity |
WestConn | Curry College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 11% |
Students |
WestConn | Curry College | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 26% | ||
Campus |
WestConn | Curry College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Western Connecticut State University is larger than than Curry College based on total student enrollment (4,417 students vs. 2,052 students)
WestConn vs. Curry College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WestConn or Curry College?
- Curry College is 556.6% more expensive to attend than WestConn for in-state tuition ($42,440.00 vs. $6,464.00)
- Out of state tuition is 119.2% higher at Curry College than Western Connecticut State University ($42,440.00 vs. $19,358.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Connecticut State University than Curry College ($15,862 vs. $31,091)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Western Connecticut State University are 16.9% lower than costs at Curry College ($14,568 vs. $17,030)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Curry College than Western Connecticut State University (99% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Curry College students is 224.6% larger than aid received Western Connecticut State University ($29,402 vs. $9,057)
WestConn vs. Curry College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WestConn or Curry College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Curry College or WestConn .
- Accepted freshman WestConn students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.38) than students at Curry College (3.01)
- Curry College has a higher acceptance rate (87.5%) than WestConn (83.5%)
WestConn vs. Curry College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WestConn or Curry College? 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 Curry College and WestConn.
- The graduation rate at Curry College is higher than Western Connecticut State University (48% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Curry College earn on average $3,300 more per year than WestConn graduates after ten years. ($50,700 vs. $47,400)
- Western Connecticut State University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Curry College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,000)
- WestConn graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Curry College graduates. ($258 vs. $268)
- More Curry College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WestConn students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/