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ECSU Berklee School of Music SCSU CCSU Juilliard Manhattan School of Music Buffalo State College UConn Southern New Hampshire University SHU KSC SUNY-Potsdam| Western Connecticut State University | New England College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
WestConn | NEC | ||
| Location | Danbury, CT | Henniker, NH | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 4,417 | 2,852 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #466 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wcsu.edu | nec.edu | ||
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Costs |
WestConn | NEC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,464 | $40,178 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $40,178 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,568 | $16,802 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,862 | $29,512 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,057 | $29,272 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 72% | 98% |
Admission |
WestConn | NEC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,093 | 6,416 | ||
| Admitted | 4,253 | 6,412 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.5% | 99.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | 4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 2.81 | ||
| 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) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
WestConn | NEC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WestConn | NEC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,400 | $39,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
WestConn | NEC | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 60% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 25% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 7% |
Students |
WestConn | NEC | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 28% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 68% | ||
Campus |
WestConn | NEC | ||
| 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 NEC based on total student enrollment (4,417 students vs. 2,852 students)
WestConn vs. NEC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WestConn or NEC?
- New England College is 521.6% more expensive to attend than WestConn for in-state tuition ($40,178.00 vs. $6,464.00)
- Out of state tuition is 107.6% higher at NEC than Western Connecticut State University ($40,178.00 vs. $19,358.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Connecticut State University than NEC ($15,862 vs. $29,512)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Western Connecticut State University are 15.3% lower than costs at New England College ($14,568 vs. $16,802)
- More students receive financial grant aid at New England College than Western Connecticut State University (98% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by New England College students is 223.2% larger than aid received Western Connecticut State University ($29,272 vs. $9,057)
WestConn vs. NEC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WestConn or NEC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NEC or WestConn .
- Accepted freshman WestConn students have a 0.57 point higher average high school GPA (3.38) than students at NEC (2.81)
- NEC has a higher acceptance rate (99.9%) than WestConn (83.5%)
WestConn vs. NEC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WestConn or NEC? 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 NEC and WestConn.
- The graduation rate at WestConn is higher than New England College (40% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Western Connecticut State University earn on average $8,000 more per year than NEC graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $39,400)
- Western Connecticut State University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than NEC graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- WestConn graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than NEC graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More WestConn graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NEC students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/