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ECSU SCSU CCSU Buffalo State College UConn Curry College Drew University SUNY-Potsdam SUNY Cortland Western New England University Suffolk University William Paterson University of New Jersey| Western Connecticut State University | Fisher College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
WestConn | Fisher College | ||
| Location | Danbury, CT | Boston, MA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,417 | 1,421 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #466 | #690 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wcsu.edu | fisher.edu | ||
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Costs |
WestConn | Fisher College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,464 | $33,150 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $33,150 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,568 | $17,340 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,862 | $26,257 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,057 | $25,406 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 72% | 97% |
Admission |
WestConn | Fisher College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,093 | 3,333 | ||
| Admitted | 4,253 | 2,474 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.5% | 74.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | 7.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 2.72 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/29 | 15/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1230 | 800/1070 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
WestConn | Fisher College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WestConn | Fisher College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,400 | $36,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $19,187 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $198 |
Diversity |
WestConn | Fisher College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 30% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 36% |
Students |
WestConn | Fisher College | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 48% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 40% | ||
Campus |
WestConn | Fisher College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Western Connecticut State University is larger than than Fisher College based on total student enrollment (4,417 students vs. 1,421 students)
WestConn vs. Fisher College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WestConn or Fisher College?
- Fisher College is 412.8% more expensive to attend than WestConn for in-state tuition ($33,150.00 vs. $6,464.00)
- Out of state tuition is 71.2% higher at Fisher College than Western Connecticut State University ($33,150.00 vs. $19,358.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Connecticut State University than Fisher College ($15,862 vs. $26,257)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Western Connecticut State University are 19% lower than costs at Fisher College ($14,568 vs. $17,340)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fisher College than Western Connecticut State University (97% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fisher College students is 180.5% larger than aid received Western Connecticut State University ($25,406 vs. $9,057)
WestConn vs. Fisher College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WestConn or Fisher College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Fisher College or WestConn .
- Accepted freshman WestConn students have a 0.66 point higher average high school GPA (3.38) than students at Fisher College (2.72)
- WestConn has a higher acceptance rate (83.5%) than Fisher College (74.2%)
WestConn vs. Fisher College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WestConn or Fisher 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 Fisher College and WestConn.
- The graduation rate at Fisher College is higher than Western Connecticut State University (48% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Western Connecticut State University earn on average $11,400 more per year than Fisher College graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $36,000)
- Fisher College students graduate with a $5,813 lower median federal student loan debt than WestConn graduates. ($19,187 vs. $25,000)
- Fisher College graduates are paying $60 less per month on federal student loans than WestConn graduates. ($198 vs. $258)
- More WestConn graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fisher College students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/