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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 Monroe College-Main Campus Marist College| Western Connecticut State University | Plaza College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
WestConn | Plaza College | ||
| Location | Danbury, CT | Jackson Heights, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,417 | 807 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #466 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | wcsu.edu | plazacollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
WestConn | Plaza College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,464 | $13,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $13,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,568 | $7,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,862 | $17,178 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,057 | $6,822 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 72% | 90% |
Admission |
WestConn | Plaza College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,093 | 1,073 | ||
| Admitted | 4,253 | 322 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.5% | 30% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | 55% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| 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 | Plaza College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 28:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WestConn | Plaza College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,400 | $27,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 30% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $13,915 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $143 |
Diversity |
WestConn | Plaza College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 20% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 80% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 12% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 31% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 33% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 12% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
WestConn | Plaza College | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 2% | ||
Campus |
WestConn | Plaza College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Western Connecticut State University is larger than than Plaza College based on total student enrollment (4,417 students vs. 807 students)
WestConn vs. Plaza College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WestConn or Plaza College?
- Plaza College is 101.1% more expensive to attend than WestConn for in-state tuition ($13,000.00 vs. $6,464.00)
- Out of state tuition is 48.9% higher at WestConn than Plaza College ($19,358.00 vs. $13,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Connecticut State University than Plaza College ($15,862 vs. $17,178)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Plaza College are 108.1% lower than costs at Western Connecticut State University ($7,000 vs. $14,568)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Plaza College than Western Connecticut State University (90% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Western Connecticut State University students is 32.8% larger than aid received Plaza College ($9,057 vs. $6,822)
WestConn vs. Plaza College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WestConn or Plaza College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Plaza College or WestConn .
- WestConn has a higher acceptance rate (83.5%) than Plaza College (30%)
WestConn vs. Plaza College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WestConn or Plaza 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 Plaza College and WestConn.
- Graduates from Western Connecticut State University earn on average $20,100 more per year than Plaza College graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $27,300)
- Plaza College students graduate with a $11,085 lower median federal student loan debt than WestConn graduates. ($13,915 vs. $25,000)
- Plaza College graduates are paying $115 less per month on federal student loans than WestConn graduates. ($143 vs. $258)
- More WestConn graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Plaza College students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 30%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/