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ECSU SCSU CCSU Buffalo State College UConn SUNY Cortland SUNY-Potsdam Western New England University William Paterson University of New Jersey Marist College| Western Connecticut State University | Green Mountain College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
WestConn | Green Mountain College | ||
| Location | Danbury, CT | Poultney, VT | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 4,417 | 701 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #466 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wcsu.edu | greenmtn.edu | ||
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Costs |
WestConn | Green Mountain College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,464 | $35,560 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $35,560 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,568 | $11,722 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,862 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,057 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 72% | 0% |
Admission |
WestConn | Green Mountain College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,093 | - | ||
| Admitted | 4,253 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.5% | |||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | |||
| 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 | Green Mountain College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WestConn | Green Mountain College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,400 | $34,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $237 |
Diversity |
WestConn | Green Mountain College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 34% |
Students |
WestConn | Green Mountain College | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 13% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 78% | ||
Campus |
WestConn | Green Mountain College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Western Connecticut State University is larger than than Green Mountain College based on total student enrollment (4,417 students vs. 701 students)
WestConn vs. Green Mountain College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WestConn or Green Mountain College?
- Green Mountain College is 450.1% more expensive to attend than WestConn for in-state tuition ($35,560.00 vs. $6,464.00)
- Out of state tuition is 83.7% higher at Green Mountain College than Western Connecticut State University ($35,560.00 vs. $19,358.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Green Mountain College are 24.3% lower than costs at Western Connecticut State University ($11,722 vs. $14,568)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Western Connecticut State University than Green Mountain College (72% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Western Connecticut State University students is ?% larger than aid received Green Mountain College ($9,057 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, WestConn or Green Mountain College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Green Mountain College or WestConn .
WestConn vs. Green Mountain College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WestConn or Green Mountain 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 Green Mountain College and WestConn.
- The graduation rate at Green Mountain College is higher than Western Connecticut State University (44% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Western Connecticut State University earn on average $13,000 more per year than Green Mountain College graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $34,400)
- Green Mountain College students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than WestConn graduates. ($23,000 vs. $25,000)
- Green Mountain College graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than WestConn graduates. ($237 vs. $258)
- More Green Mountain College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WestConn students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/