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Overview |
WestConn | Moore College of Art and Design | ||
| Location | Danbury, CT | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,417 | 368 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #466 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wcsu.edu | moore.edu | ||
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Costs |
WestConn | Moore College of Art and Design | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,464 | $46,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $46,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,568 | $18,034 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,862 | $38,204 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,057 | $26,476 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 72% | 100% |
Admission |
WestConn | Moore College of Art and Design | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,093 | 1,510 | ||
| Admitted | 4,253 | 803 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.5% | 53.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | 14.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1010/1230 | 1130/1270 | ||
| 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 | Moore College of Art and Design | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WestConn | Moore College of Art and Design | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,400 | $38,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
WestConn | Moore College of Art and Design | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 100% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 21% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 6% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
WestConn | Moore College of Art and Design | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 31% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 69% | ||
Campus |
WestConn | Moore College of Art and Design | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Western Connecticut State University is larger than than Moore College of Art and Design based on total student enrollment (4,417 students vs. 368 students)
WestConn vs. Moore College of Art and Design Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WestConn or Moore College of Art and Design?
- Moore College of Art and Design is 617.8% more expensive to attend than WestConn for in-state tuition ($46,400.00 vs. $6,464.00)
- Out of state tuition is 139.7% higher at Moore College of Art and Design than Western Connecticut State University ($46,400.00 vs. $19,358.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Connecticut State University than Moore College of Art and Design ($15,862 vs. $38,204)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Western Connecticut State University are 23.8% lower than costs at Moore College of Art and Design ($14,568 vs. $18,034)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Moore College of Art and Design than Western Connecticut State University (100% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Moore College of Art and Design students is 192.3% larger than aid received Western Connecticut State University ($26,476 vs. $9,057)
WestConn vs. Moore College of Art and Design Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WestConn or Moore College of Art and Design? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Moore College of Art and Design or WestConn .
- Accepted freshman WestConn students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.38) than students at Moore College of Art and Design (3.24)
- WestConn has a higher acceptance rate (83.5%) than Moore College of Art and Design (53.2%)
WestConn vs. Moore College of Art and Design Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WestConn or Moore College of Art and Design? 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 Moore College of Art and Design and WestConn.
- The graduation rate at Moore College of Art and Design is higher than Western Connecticut State University (57% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Western Connecticut State University earn on average $9,300 more per year than Moore College of Art and Design graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $38,100)
- Western Connecticut State University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Moore College of Art and Design graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- WestConn graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Moore College of Art and Design graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More WestConn graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Moore College of Art and Design students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/