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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 | Peirce College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
WestConn | Peirce College | ||
| Location | Danbury, CT | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,417 | 856 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #466 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wcsu.edu | peirce.edu | ||
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Costs |
WestConn | Peirce College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,464 | $14,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $14,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,568 | $6,376 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,862 | $9,621 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,057 | $8,639 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 72% | 100% |
Admission |
WestConn | Peirce College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,093 | - | ||
| Admitted | 4,253 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.5% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | 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) | |||
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Academics |
WestConn | Peirce College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WestConn | Peirce College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 27% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,400 | $51,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 32% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $36,125 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $373 |
Diversity |
WestConn | Peirce College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 23% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 77% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 20% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 69% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
WestConn | Peirce College | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 0% | ||
Campus |
WestConn | Peirce College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Western Connecticut State University is larger than than Peirce College based on total student enrollment (4,417 students vs. 856 students)
WestConn vs. Peirce College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WestConn or Peirce College?
- Peirce College is 122.8% more expensive to attend than WestConn for in-state tuition ($14,400.00 vs. $6,464.00)
- Out of state tuition is 34.4% higher at WestConn than Peirce College ($19,358.00 vs. $14,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Peirce College than WestConn ($9,621 vs. $15,862)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Peirce College are 128.5% lower than costs at Western Connecticut State University ($6,376 vs. $14,568)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Peirce College than Western Connecticut State University (100% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Western Connecticut State University students is 4.8% larger than aid received Peirce College ($9,057 vs. $8,639)
Which college is harder to get into, WestConn or Peirce College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Peirce College or WestConn .
WestConn vs. Peirce College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WestConn or Peirce College? 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 Peirce College and WestConn.
- The graduation rate at WestConn is higher than Peirce College (40% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Peirce College earn on average $4,400 more per year than WestConn graduates after ten years. ($51,800 vs. $47,400)
- Western Connecticut State University students graduate with a $11,125 lower median federal student loan debt than Peirce College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $36,125)
- WestConn graduates are paying $115 less per month on federal student loans than Peirce College graduates. ($258 vs. $373)
- More WestConn graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Peirce College students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 32%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/