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Overview |
WestConn | Goldey-Beacom College | ||
| Location | Danbury, CT | Wilmington, DE | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,417 | 1,012 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #466 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wcsu.edu | gbc.edu | ||
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Costs |
WestConn | Goldey-Beacom College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,464 | $13,050 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $13,050 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,568 | $11,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,862 | $13,454 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,057 | $9,739 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 72% | 98% |
Admission |
WestConn | Goldey-Beacom College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,093 | 625 | ||
| Admitted | 4,253 | 392 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.5% | 62.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | 26.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 2.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| 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 | Goldey-Beacom College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WestConn | Goldey-Beacom College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,400 | $44,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $23,675 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $244 |
Diversity |
WestConn | Goldey-Beacom College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 27% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 6% | ||
| % International | 0% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 7% |
Students |
WestConn | Goldey-Beacom College | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 40% | ||
Campus |
WestConn | Goldey-Beacom College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Western Connecticut State University is larger than than Goldey-Beacom College based on total student enrollment (4,417 students vs. 1,012 students)
WestConn vs. Goldey-Beacom College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WestConn or Goldey-Beacom College?
- Goldey Beacom College is 101.9% more expensive to attend than WestConn for in-state tuition ($13,050.00 vs. $6,464.00)
- Out of state tuition is 48.3% higher at WestConn than Goldey Beacom College ($19,358.00 vs. $13,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Goldey Beacom College than WestConn ($13,454 vs. $15,862)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Goldey Beacom College are 25.6% lower than costs at Western Connecticut State University ($11,600 vs. $14,568)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Goldey Beacom College than Western Connecticut State University (98% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Goldey Beacom College students is 7.5% larger than aid received Western Connecticut State University ($9,739 vs. $9,057)
WestConn vs. Goldey-Beacom College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WestConn or Goldey-Beacom College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Goldey-Beacom College or WestConn .
- Accepted freshman WestConn students have a 0.48 point higher average high school GPA (3.38) than students at Goldey-Beacom College (2.9)
- WestConn has a higher acceptance rate (83.5%) than Goldey-Beacom College (62.7%)
WestConn vs. Goldey-Beacom College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WestConn or Goldey-Beacom 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 Goldey-Beacom College and WestConn.
- The graduation rate at Goldey-Beacom College is higher than Western Connecticut State University (50% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Western Connecticut State University earn on average $2,800 more per year than Goldey-Beacom College graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $44,600)
- Goldey Beacom College students graduate with a $1,325 lower median federal student loan debt than WestConn graduates. ($23,675 vs. $25,000)
- Goldey-Beacom College graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than WestConn graduates. ($244 vs. $258)
- More WestConn graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Goldey-Beacom College students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/