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ECSU SCSU CCSU Buffalo State College UConn California College of the Arts SUNY-Potsdam SUNY Cortland Western New England University William Paterson University of New Jersey Marist College Catholic University of America| Western Connecticut State University | Gallaudet University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
WestConn | Gallaudet University | ||
| Location | Danbury, CT | Washington, DC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,417 | 1,322 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #466 | #572 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wcsu.edu | gallaudet.edu | ||
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Costs |
WestConn | Gallaudet University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,464 | $16,512 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $16,512 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,568 | $14,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,862 | $13,787 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,057 | $25,648 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 72% | 95% |
Admission |
WestConn | Gallaudet University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,093 | 380 | ||
| Admitted | 4,253 | 225 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.5% | 59.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | 71.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/29 | 14/20 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1230 | 752/1089 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
WestConn | Gallaudet University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WestConn | Gallaudet University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,400 | $31,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $16,541 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $171 |
Diversity |
WestConn | Gallaudet University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 49% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 11% | ||
| % International | 0% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
WestConn | Gallaudet University | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 1% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 94% | ||
Campus |
WestConn | Gallaudet University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Western Connecticut State University is larger than than Gallaudet University based on total student enrollment (4,417 students vs. 1,322 students)
WestConn vs. Gallaudet University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WestConn or Gallaudet University?
- Gallaudet University is 155.4% more expensive to attend than WestConn for in-state tuition ($16,512.00 vs. $6,464.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.2% higher at WestConn than Gallaudet University ($19,358.00 vs. $16,512.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Gallaudet University than WestConn ($13,787 vs. $15,862)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Western Connecticut State University are 1.6% lower than costs at Gallaudet University ($14,568 vs. $14,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gallaudet University than Western Connecticut State University (95% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gallaudet University students is 183.2% larger than aid received Western Connecticut State University ($25,648 vs. $9,057)
WestConn vs. Gallaudet University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WestConn or Gallaudet University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Gallaudet University or WestConn .
- Accepted freshman WestConn students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.38) than students at Gallaudet University (3.3)
- WestConn has a higher acceptance rate (83.5%) than Gallaudet University (59.2%)
WestConn vs. Gallaudet University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WestConn or Gallaudet 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 Gallaudet University and WestConn.
- The graduation rate at Gallaudet University is higher than Western Connecticut State University (41% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Western Connecticut State University earn on average $15,700 more per year than Gallaudet University graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $31,700)
- Gallaudet University students graduate with a $8,459 lower median federal student loan debt than WestConn graduates. ($16,541 vs. $25,000)
- Gallaudet University graduates are paying $87 less per month on federal student loans than WestConn graduates. ($171 vs. $258)
- More WestConn graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Gallaudet University students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/