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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 | Goddard College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
WestConn | Goddard College | ||
| Location | Danbury, CT | Plainfield, VT | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 4,417 | 320 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #466 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wcsu.edu | goddard.edu | ||
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Costs |
WestConn | Goddard College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,464 | $18,212 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $18,212 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,568 | $2,100 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,862 | $17,931 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,057 | $10,002 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 72% | 67% |
Admission |
WestConn | Goddard College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,093 | 21 | ||
| Admitted | 4,253 | 18 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.5% | 85.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | 66.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Unavailable | ||
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| 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) | ||
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Academics |
WestConn | Goddard College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WestConn | Goddard College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,400 | $34,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $20,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $214 |
Diversity |
WestConn | Goddard College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 28% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 72% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 18% |
Students |
WestConn | Goddard College | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 0% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 100% | ||
Campus |
WestConn | Goddard College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| 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 Goddard College based on total student enrollment (4,417 students vs. 320 students)
WestConn vs. Goddard College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WestConn or Goddard College?
- Goddard College is 181.7% more expensive to attend than WestConn for in-state tuition ($18,212.00 vs. $6,464.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.3% higher at WestConn than Goddard College ($19,358.00 vs. $18,212.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Connecticut State University than Goddard College ($15,862 vs. $17,931)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Goddard College are 593.7% lower than costs at Western Connecticut State University ($2,100 vs. $14,568)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Western Connecticut State University than Goddard College (72% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Goddard College students is 10.4% larger than aid received Western Connecticut State University ($10,002 vs. $9,057)
WestConn vs. Goddard College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WestConn or Goddard College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Goddard College or WestConn .
- Goddard College has a higher acceptance rate (85.7%) than WestConn (83.5%)
WestConn vs. Goddard College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WestConn or Goddard 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 Goddard College and WestConn.
- Graduates from Western Connecticut State University earn on average $12,900 more per year than Goddard College graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $34,500)
- Goddard College students graduate with a $4,250 lower median federal student loan debt than WestConn graduates. ($20,750 vs. $25,000)
- Goddard College graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than WestConn graduates. ($214 vs. $258)
- More WestConn graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Goddard College students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/