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ECSU SCSU CCSU Cabrini College WCU Buffalo State College La Salle University UConn CHC Eastern University Elizabethtown College Alvernia University| Western Connecticut State University | Immaculata University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
WestConn | Immaculata University | ||
| Location | Danbury, CT | Immaculata, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,417 | 2,361 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #466 | #492 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wcsu.edu | immaculata.edu | ||
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Costs |
WestConn | Immaculata University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,464 | $26,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $26,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,568 | $12,620 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,862 | $29,188 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,057 | $15,749 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 72% | 100% |
Admission |
WestConn | Immaculata University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,093 | 2,188 | ||
| Admitted | 4,253 | 1,526 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.5% | 69.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | 13.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1010/1230 | 1090/1260 | ||
| 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 | Immaculata University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WestConn | Immaculata University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,400 | $55,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
WestConn | Immaculata University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 26% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 74% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
WestConn | Immaculata University | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 44% | ||
Campus |
WestConn | Immaculata University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Western Connecticut State University is larger than than Immaculata University based on total student enrollment (4,417 students vs. 2,361 students)
WestConn vs. Immaculata University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WestConn or Immaculata University?
- Immaculata University is 316.2% more expensive to attend than WestConn for in-state tuition ($26,900.00 vs. $6,464.00)
- Out of state tuition is 39% higher at Immaculata University than Western Connecticut State University ($26,900.00 vs. $19,358.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Connecticut State University than Immaculata University ($15,862 vs. $29,188)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Immaculata University are 15.4% lower than costs at Western Connecticut State University ($12,620 vs. $14,568)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Immaculata University than Western Connecticut State University (100% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Immaculata University students is 73.9% larger than aid received Western Connecticut State University ($15,749 vs. $9,057)
WestConn vs. Immaculata University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WestConn or Immaculata University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Immaculata University or WestConn .
- Accepted freshman Immaculata University students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at WestConn (3.38)
- WestConn has a higher acceptance rate (83.5%) than Immaculata University (69.7%)
WestConn vs. Immaculata University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WestConn or Immaculata University? 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 Immaculata University and WestConn.
- The graduation rate at Immaculata University is higher than Western Connecticut State University (55% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Immaculata University earn on average $7,800 more per year than WestConn graduates after ten years. ($55,200 vs. $47,400)
- Western Connecticut State University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Immaculata University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- WestConn graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Immaculata University graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More WestConn graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Immaculata University students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/