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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 | Laboure College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
WestConn | Laboure College | ||
| Location | Danbury, CT | Boston, MA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,417 | 983 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #466 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wcsu.edu | caritaschristi.org | ||
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Costs |
WestConn | Laboure College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,464 | $30,438 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $30,438 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,568 | $12,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,862 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,057 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 72% | 0% |
Admission |
WestConn | Laboure College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,093 | 103 | ||
| Admitted | 4,253 | 40 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.5% | 38.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | 30% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 19/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1010/1230 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
WestConn | Laboure College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WestConn | Laboure College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,400 | $56,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $23,036 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $238 |
Diversity |
WestConn | Laboure College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 92% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 30% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
WestConn | Laboure College | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 0% | ||
Campus |
WestConn | Laboure College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Western Connecticut State University is larger than than Laboure College based on total student enrollment (4,417 students vs. 983 students)
WestConn vs. Laboure College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WestConn or Laboure College?
- Laboure College is 370.9% more expensive to attend than WestConn for in-state tuition ($30,438.00 vs. $6,464.00)
- Out of state tuition is 57.2% higher at Laboure College than Western Connecticut State University ($30,438.00 vs. $19,358.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Laboure College are 21.4% lower than costs at Western Connecticut State University ($12,000 vs. $14,568)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Western Connecticut State University than Laboure College (72% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Western Connecticut State University students is ?% larger than aid received Laboure College ($9,057 vs. $0)
WestConn vs. Laboure College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WestConn or Laboure College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Laboure College or WestConn .
- WestConn has a higher acceptance rate (83.5%) than Laboure College (38.8%)
WestConn vs. Laboure College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WestConn or Laboure 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 Laboure College and WestConn.
- Graduates from Laboure College earn on average $8,900 more per year than WestConn graduates after ten years. ($56,300 vs. $47,400)
- Laboure College students graduate with a $1,964 lower median federal student loan debt than WestConn graduates. ($23,036 vs. $25,000)
- Laboure College graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than WestConn graduates. ($238 vs. $258)
- More WestConn graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Laboure College students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/