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ECSU SCSU CCSU Buffalo State College UConn SUNY-Potsdam SUNY Cortland Western New England University William Paterson University of New Jersey Marist College| Western Connecticut State University | Keystone College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
WestConn | Keystone College | ||
| Location | Danbury, CT | La Plume, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,417 | 1,131 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #466 | #981 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wcsu.edu | keystone.edu | ||
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Costs |
WestConn | Keystone College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,464 | $14,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $14,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,568 | $11,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,862 | $15,559 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,057 | $15,368 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 72% | 100% |
Admission |
WestConn | Keystone College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,093 | 1,572 | ||
| Admitted | 4,253 | 1,268 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.5% | 80.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | 15.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1010/1230 | 885/1160 | ||
| 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 | Keystone College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WestConn | Keystone College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,400 | $33,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $268 |
Diversity |
WestConn | Keystone College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 7% |
Students |
WestConn | Keystone College | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 38% | ||
Campus |
WestConn | Keystone 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 Keystone College based on total student enrollment (4,417 students vs. 1,131 students)
WestConn vs. Keystone College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WestConn or Keystone College?
- Keystone College is 131.3% more expensive to attend than WestConn for in-state tuition ($14,950.00 vs. $6,464.00)
- Out of state tuition is 29.5% higher at WestConn than Keystone College ($19,358.00 vs. $14,950.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Keystone College than WestConn ($15,559 vs. $15,862)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Keystone College are 22.4% lower than costs at Western Connecticut State University ($11,900 vs. $14,568)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Keystone College than Western Connecticut State University (100% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Keystone College students is 69.7% larger than aid received Western Connecticut State University ($15,368 vs. $9,057)
WestConn vs. Keystone College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WestConn or Keystone College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Keystone College or WestConn .
- Accepted freshman WestConn students have a 0.38 point higher average high school GPA (3.38) than students at Keystone College (3.0)
- WestConn has a higher acceptance rate (83.5%) than Keystone College (80.7%)
WestConn vs. Keystone College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WestConn or Keystone 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 Keystone College and WestConn.
- The graduation rate at WestConn is higher than Keystone College (40% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Western Connecticut State University earn on average $14,000 more per year than Keystone College graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $33,400)
- Western Connecticut State University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Keystone College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,000)
- WestConn graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Keystone College graduates. ($258 vs. $268)
- More WestConn graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Keystone College students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/