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ECSU SCSU CCSU Southern New Hampshire University Buffalo State College UConn SUNY-Potsdam SUNY Cortland Western New England University William Paterson University of New Jersey Marist College| Western Connecticut State University | Granite State College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
WestConn | GSC | ||
| Location | Danbury, CT | Concord, NH | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,417 | 1,425 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #466 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wcsu.edu | granite.edu | ||
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Costs |
WestConn | GSC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,464 | $7,536 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $8,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,568 | $9,828 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,862 | $11,850 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,057 | $5,318 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 72% | 85% |
Admission |
WestConn | GSC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,093 | - | ||
| Admitted | 4,253 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.5% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | Open | ||
| 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) | |||
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Academics |
WestConn | GSC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WestConn | GSC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,400 | $36,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $14,384 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $148 |
Diversity |
WestConn | GSC | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 28% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 72% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 7% |
Students |
WestConn | GSC | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 29% | ||
Campus |
WestConn | GSC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| 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 GSC based on total student enrollment (4,417 students vs. 1,425 students)
WestConn vs. GSC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WestConn or GSC?
- Granite State College is 16.6% more expensive to attend than WestConn for in-state tuition ($7,536.00 vs. $6,464.00)
- Out of state tuition is 118% higher at WestConn than Granite State College ($19,358.00 vs. $8,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Granite State College than WestConn ($11,850 vs. $15,862)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Granite State College are 48.2% lower than costs at Western Connecticut State University ($9,828 vs. $14,568)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Granite State College than Western Connecticut State University (85% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Western Connecticut State University students is 70.3% larger than aid received Granite State College ($9,057 vs. $5,318)
Which college is harder to get into, WestConn or GSC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between GSC or WestConn .
WestConn vs. GSC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WestConn or GSC? 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 GSC and WestConn.
- The graduation rate at GSC is higher than Western Connecticut State University (45% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Western Connecticut State University earn on average $10,900 more per year than GSC graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $36,500)
- Granite State College students graduate with a $10,616 lower median federal student loan debt than WestConn graduates. ($14,384 vs. $25,000)
- GSC graduates are paying $110 less per month on federal student loans than WestConn graduates. ($148 vs. $258)
- More WestConn graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former GSC students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/