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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 | Johnson State College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
WestConn | Johnson State College | ||
| Location | Danbury, CT | Johnson, VT | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 4,417 | 1,779 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #466 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wcsu.edu | jsc.edu | ||
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Costs |
WestConn | Johnson State College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,464 | $11,592 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $25,680 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,568 | $12,404 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,862 | $15,546 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,057 | $12,740 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 72% | 98% |
Admission |
WestConn | Johnson State College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,093 | 3,031 | ||
| Admitted | 4,253 | 2,209 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.5% | 72.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | 11.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.32 | ||
| 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 | Johnson State College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WestConn | Johnson State College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 30% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,400 | $33,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $23,819 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $246 |
Diversity |
WestConn | Johnson State College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 7% |
Students |
WestConn | Johnson State College | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 47% | ||
Campus |
WestConn | Johnson State College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Western Connecticut State University is larger than than Johnson State College based on total student enrollment (4,417 students vs. 1,779 students)
WestConn vs. Johnson State College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WestConn or Johnson State College?
- Johnson State College is 79.3% more expensive to attend than WestConn for in-state tuition ($11,592.00 vs. $6,464.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32.7% higher at Johnson State College than Western Connecticut State University ($25,680.00 vs. $19,358.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Johnson State College than WestConn ($15,546 vs. $15,862)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Johnson State College are 17.4% lower than costs at Western Connecticut State University ($12,404 vs. $14,568)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Johnson State College than Western Connecticut State University (98% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Johnson State College students is 40.7% larger than aid received Western Connecticut State University ($12,740 vs. $9,057)
WestConn vs. Johnson State College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WestConn or Johnson State College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Johnson State College or WestConn .
- Accepted freshman WestConn students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.38) than students at Johnson State College (3.32)
- WestConn has a higher acceptance rate (83.5%) than Johnson State College (72.9%)
WestConn vs. Johnson State College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WestConn or Johnson State 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 Johnson State College and WestConn.
- The graduation rate at WestConn is higher than Johnson State College (40% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from Western Connecticut State University earn on average $13,500 more per year than Johnson State College graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $33,900)
- Johnson State College students graduate with a $1,181 lower median federal student loan debt than WestConn graduates. ($23,819 vs. $25,000)
- Johnson State College graduates are paying $12 less per month on federal student loans than WestConn graduates. ($246 vs. $258)
- More WestConn graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Johnson State College 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/