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Overview |
WestConn | Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | ||
| Location | Danbury, CT | Harrisburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,417 | 3,082 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #466 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wcsu.edu | harrisburgu.edu | ||
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Costs |
WestConn | Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,464 | $23,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $23,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,568 | $9,150 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,862 | $10,022 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,057 | $23,589 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 72% | 100% |
Admission |
WestConn | Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,093 | 1,160 | ||
| Admitted | 4,253 | 978 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.5% | 84.3%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | 14.2%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | 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 required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
WestConn | Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WestConn | Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 9% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,400 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $274 |
Diversity |
WestConn | Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 55% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 45% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 39% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 37% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
WestConn | Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 28% | ||
Campus |
WestConn | Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Western Connecticut State University is larger than than Harrisburg University of Science and Technology based on total student enrollment (4,417 students vs. 3,082 students)
WestConn vs. Harrisburg University of Science and Technology Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WestConn or Harrisburg University of Science and Technology?
- Harrisburg University of Science and Technology is 269.7% more expensive to attend than WestConn for in-state tuition ($23,900.00 vs. $6,464.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.5% higher at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology than Western Connecticut State University ($23,900.00 vs. $19,358.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology than WestConn ($10,022 vs. $15,862)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology are 59.2% lower than costs at Western Connecticut State University ($9,150 vs. $14,568)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology than Western Connecticut State University (100% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Harrisburg University of Science and Technology students is 160.5% larger than aid received Western Connecticut State University ($23,589 vs. $9,057)
WestConn vs. Harrisburg University of Science and Technology Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WestConn or Harrisburg University of Science and Technology? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Harrisburg University of Science and Technology or WestConn .
- Accepted freshman Harrisburg University of Science and Technology students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at WestConn (3.38)
- Harrisburg University of Science and Technology has a higher acceptance rate (84.3%) than WestConn (83.5%)
WestConn vs. Harrisburg University of Science and Technology Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WestConn or Harrisburg University of Science and Technology? 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 Harrisburg University of Science and Technology and WestConn.
- The graduation rate at WestConn is higher than Harrisburg University of Science and Technology (40% vs. 9%)
- Western Connecticut State University students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Harrisburg University of Science and Technology graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,500)
- WestConn graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Harrisburg University of Science and Technology graduates. ($258 vs. $274)
- More WestConn graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Harrisburg University of Science and Technology students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/