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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 | Maine College of Art | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
WestConn | Maine College of Art | ||
| Location | Danbury, CT | Portland, ME | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,417 | 436 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #466 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wcsu.edu | meca.edu | ||
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Costs |
WestConn | Maine College of Art | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,464 | $39,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $39,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,568 | $14,440 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,862 | $35,395 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,057 | $20,227 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 72% | 100% |
Admission |
WestConn | Maine College of Art | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,093 | 649 | ||
| Admitted | 4,253 | 480 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.5% | 74% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | 20.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | 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 | Maine College of Art | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WestConn | Maine College of Art | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,400 | $31,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
WestConn | Maine College of Art | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 23% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 77% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
WestConn | Maine College of Art | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 14% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 85% | ||
Campus |
WestConn | Maine College of Art | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Western Connecticut State University is larger than than Maine College of Art based on total student enrollment (4,417 students vs. 436 students)
WestConn vs. Maine College of Art Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WestConn or Maine College of Art?
- Maine College of Art is 504.9% more expensive to attend than WestConn for in-state tuition ($39,100.00 vs. $6,464.00)
- Out of state tuition is 102% higher at Maine College of Art than Western Connecticut State University ($39,100.00 vs. $19,358.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Connecticut State University than Maine College of Art ($15,862 vs. $35,395)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Maine College of Art are 0.9% lower than costs at Western Connecticut State University ($14,440 vs. $14,568)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Maine College of Art than Western Connecticut State University (100% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Maine College of Art students is 123.3% larger than aid received Western Connecticut State University ($20,227 vs. $9,057)
WestConn vs. Maine College of Art Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WestConn or Maine College of Art? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Maine College of Art or WestConn .
- WestConn has a higher acceptance rate (83.5%) than Maine College of Art (74%)
WestConn vs. Maine College of Art Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WestConn or Maine College of Art? 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 Maine College of Art and WestConn.
- The graduation rate at Maine College of Art is higher than Western Connecticut State University (42% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Western Connecticut State University earn on average $15,800 more per year than Maine College of Art graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $31,600)
- Western Connecticut State University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Maine College of Art graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- WestConn graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Maine College of Art graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Maine College of Art graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WestConn students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/