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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 | Lyndon State College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
WestConn | Lyndon State College | ||
| Location | Danbury, CT | Lyndonville, VT | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,417 | 1,147 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #466 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wcsu.edu | lyndonstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
WestConn | Lyndon State College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,464 | $10,632 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $22,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,568 | $10,290 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,862 | $13,304 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,057 | $8,981 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 72% | 94% |
Admission |
WestConn | Lyndon State College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,093 | - | ||
| Admitted | 4,253 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.5% | |||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.11 | ||
| 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) | Required | ||
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Academics |
WestConn | Lyndon State College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WestConn | Lyndon State College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,400 | $35,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $276 |
Diversity |
WestConn | Lyndon State College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
WestConn | Lyndon State College | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | - | ||
Campus |
WestConn | Lyndon State College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Western Connecticut State University is larger than than Lyndon State College based on total student enrollment (4,417 students vs. 1,147 students)
WestConn vs. Lyndon State College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WestConn or Lyndon State College?
- Lyndon State College is 64.5% more expensive to attend than WestConn for in-state tuition ($10,632.00 vs. $6,464.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.8% higher at Lyndon State College than Western Connecticut State University ($22,800.00 vs. $19,358.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lyndon State College than WestConn ($13,304 vs. $15,862)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lyndon State College are 41.6% lower than costs at Western Connecticut State University ($10,290 vs. $14,568)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lyndon State College than Western Connecticut State University (94% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Western Connecticut State University students is 0.8% larger than aid received Lyndon State College ($9,057 vs. $8,981)
Which college is harder to get into, WestConn or Lyndon State College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lyndon State College or WestConn .
- Accepted freshman WestConn students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.38) than students at Lyndon State College (3.11)
WestConn vs. Lyndon State College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WestConn or Lyndon 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 Lyndon State College and WestConn.
- The graduation rate at WestConn is higher than Lyndon State College (40% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Western Connecticut State University earn on average $11,700 more per year than Lyndon State College graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $35,700)
- Western Connecticut State University students graduate with a $1,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Lyndon State College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,750)
- WestConn graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than Lyndon State College graduates. ($258 vs. $276)
- More WestConn graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lyndon State College students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/