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ECSU SCSU CCSU WCU Gwynedd Mercy College Buffalo State College Cabrini College Temple UConn Holy Family University Penn State Brandywine Immaculata University| Western Connecticut State University | Neumann University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
WestConn | Neumann | ||
| Location | Danbury, CT | Aston, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,417 | 2,155 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #466 | #768 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wcsu.edu | neumann.edu | ||
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Costs |
WestConn | Neumann | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,464 | $33,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $33,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,568 | $16,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,862 | $28,707 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,057 | $25,623 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 72% | 100% |
Admission |
WestConn | Neumann | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,093 | 3,501 | ||
| Admitted | 4,253 | 2,992 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.5% | 85.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | 13.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.23 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/29 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1230 | 905/1085 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2024 |
Academics |
WestConn | Neumann | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WestConn | Neumann | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,400 | $44,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
WestConn | Neumann | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 17% |
Students |
WestConn | Neumann | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 31% | ||
Campus |
WestConn | Neumann | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Western Connecticut State University is larger than than Neumann based on total student enrollment (4,417 students vs. 2,155 students)
WestConn vs. Neumann Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WestConn or Neumann?
- Neumann University is 424.4% more expensive to attend than WestConn for in-state tuition ($33,900.00 vs. $6,464.00)
- Out of state tuition is 75.1% higher at Neumann than Western Connecticut State University ($33,900.00 vs. $19,358.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Connecticut State University than Neumann ($15,862 vs. $28,707)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Western Connecticut State University are 13.9% lower than costs at Neumann University ($14,568 vs. $16,600)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Neumann University than Western Connecticut State University (100% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Neumann University students is 182.9% larger than aid received Western Connecticut State University ($25,623 vs. $9,057)
WestConn vs. Neumann Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WestConn or Neumann? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Neumann or WestConn .
- Accepted freshman WestConn students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.38) than students at Neumann (3.23)
- Neumann has a higher acceptance rate (85.5%) than WestConn (83.5%)
WestConn vs. Neumann Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WestConn or Neumann? 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 Neumann and WestConn.
- The graduation rate at Neumann is higher than Western Connecticut State University (55% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Western Connecticut State University earn on average $2,800 more per year than Neumann graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $44,600)
- Western Connecticut State University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Neumann graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- WestConn graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Neumann graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More WestConn graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Neumann students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/