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ECSU SCSU CCSU Buffalo State College SUNY Delhi SUNY Cobleskill UConn Alfred State College SUNY-Potsdam SUNY Cortland Western New England University William Paterson University of New Jersey| Western Connecticut State University | SUNY Morrisville | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
WestConn | Morrisville | ||
| Location | Danbury, CT | Morrisville, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 4,417 | 1,803 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #466 | #804 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wcsu.edu | morrisville.edu | ||
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Costs |
WestConn | Morrisville | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,464 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $16,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,568 | $15,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,862 | $16,070 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,057 | $11,070 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 72% | 89% |
Admission |
WestConn | Morrisville | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,093 | 3,648 | ||
| Admitted | 4,253 | 3,180 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.5% | 87.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | 16.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 2.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/29 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1230 | 860/1060 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2024 |
Academics |
WestConn | Morrisville | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WestConn | Morrisville | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,400 | $35,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 48% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $206 |
Diversity |
WestConn | Morrisville | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
WestConn | Morrisville | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 6% | ||
Campus |
WestConn | Morrisville | ||
| 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 Morrisville based on total student enrollment (4,417 students vs. 1,803 students)
WestConn vs. Morrisville Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WestConn or Morrisville?
- SUNY Morrisville is 9.4% more expensive to attend than WestConn for in-state tuition ($7,070.00 vs. $6,464.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14% higher at WestConn than SUNY Morrisville ($19,358.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Connecticut State University than Morrisville ($15,862 vs. $16,070)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Western Connecticut State University are 7.1% lower than costs at SUNY Morrisville ($14,568 vs. $15,600)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY Morrisville than Western Connecticut State University (89% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by SUNY Morrisville students is 22.2% larger than aid received Western Connecticut State University ($11,070 vs. $9,057)
WestConn vs. Morrisville Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WestConn or Morrisville? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Morrisville or WestConn .
- Accepted freshman WestConn students have a 0.68 point higher average high school GPA (3.38) than students at Morrisville (2.7)
- Morrisville has a higher acceptance rate (87.2%) than WestConn (83.5%)
WestConn vs. Morrisville Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WestConn or Morrisville? 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 Morrisville and WestConn.
- The graduation rate at WestConn is higher than SUNY Morrisville (40% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Western Connecticut State University earn on average $11,800 more per year than Morrisville graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $35,600)
- SUNY Morrisville students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than WestConn graduates. ($20,000 vs. $25,000)
- Morrisville graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than WestConn graduates. ($206 vs. $258)
- More WestConn graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Morrisville students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/