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Overview |
WestConn | Fort Valley State University | ||
| Location | Danbury, CT | Fort Valley, GA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 4,417 | 2,605 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #466 | #1018 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wcsu.edu | fvsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
WestConn | Fort Valley State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,464 | $4,064 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $14,786 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,568 | $8,372 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,862 | $13,016 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,057 | $9,499 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 72% | 94% |
Admission |
WestConn | Fort Valley State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,093 | 6,247 | ||
| Admitted | 4,253 | 2,692 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.5% | 43.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | 20.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 2.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/29 | 16/19 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1230 | 810/950 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 15, 2024 |
Academics |
WestConn | Fort Valley State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WestConn | Fort Valley State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,400 | $32,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 19% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $36,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $377 |
Diversity |
WestConn | Fort Valley State University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 61% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 94% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
WestConn | Fort Valley State University | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 7% | ||
Campus |
WestConn | Fort Valley State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 Fort Valley State University based on total student enrollment (4,417 students vs. 2,605 students)
WestConn vs. Fort Valley State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WestConn or Fort Valley State University?
- Western Connecticut State University is 59.1% more expensive to attend than Fort Valley State University for in-state tuition ($6,464.00 vs. $4,064.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30.9% higher at WestConn than Fort Valley State University ($19,358.00 vs. $14,786.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fort Valley State University than WestConn ($13,016 vs. $15,862)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fort Valley State University are 74% lower than costs at Western Connecticut State University ($8,372 vs. $14,568)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fort Valley State University than Western Connecticut State University (94% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fort Valley State University students is 4.9% larger than aid received Western Connecticut State University ($9,499 vs. $9,057)
WestConn vs. Fort Valley State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WestConn or Fort Valley State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Fort Valley State University or WestConn .
- Accepted freshman WestConn students have a 0.51 point higher average high school GPA (3.38) than students at Fort Valley State University (2.87)
- WestConn has a higher acceptance rate (83.5%) than Fort Valley State University (43.1%)
WestConn vs. Fort Valley State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WestConn or Fort Valley State University? 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 Fort Valley State University and WestConn.
- The graduation rate at WestConn is higher than Fort Valley State University (40% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Western Connecticut State University earn on average $15,400 more per year than Fort Valley State University graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $32,000)
- Western Connecticut State University students graduate with a $11,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Fort Valley State University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $36,500)
- WestConn graduates are paying $119 less per month on federal student loans than Fort Valley State University graduates. ($258 vs. $377)
- More WestConn graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fort Valley State University students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 19%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/