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Overview |
WestConn | RU | ||
| Location | Danbury, CT | Radford, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,417 | 7,718 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #466 | #566 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wcsu.edu | radford.edu | ||
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Costs |
WestConn | RU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,464 | $8,156 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $20,246 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,568 | $10,567 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,862 | $17,105 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,057 | $9,733 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 72% | 96% |
Admission |
WestConn | RU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,093 | 11,442 | ||
| Admitted | 4,253 | 10,680 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.5% | 93.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | 11.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/29 | 19/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1230 | 960/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
WestConn | RU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WestConn | RU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,400 | $47,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $237 |
Diversity |
WestConn | RU | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
WestConn | RU | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 11% | ||
Campus |
WestConn | RU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Radford University is larger than than WestConn based on total student enrollment (7,718 students vs. 4,417 students)
WestConn vs. RU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WestConn or RU?
- Radford University is 26.2% more expensive to attend than WestConn for in-state tuition ($8,156.00 vs. $6,464.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.6% higher at RU than Western Connecticut State University ($20,246.00 vs. $19,358.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Connecticut State University than RU ($15,862 vs. $17,105)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Radford University are 37.9% lower than costs at Western Connecticut State University ($10,567 vs. $14,568)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Radford University than Western Connecticut State University (96% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Radford University students is 7.5% larger than aid received Western Connecticut State University ($9,733 vs. $9,057)
WestConn vs. RU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WestConn or RU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RU or WestConn .
- Accepted freshman WestConn students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.38) than students at RU (3.31)
- RU has a higher acceptance rate (93.3%) than WestConn (83.5%)
WestConn vs. RU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WestConn or RU? 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 RU and WestConn.
- The graduation rate at RU is higher than Western Connecticut State University (56% vs. 40%)
- Graduates of Western Connecticut State University and RU have equivalent average earnings after ten years ($47,400 vs. $47,400)
- Radford University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than WestConn graduates. ($23,000 vs. $25,000)
- RU graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than WestConn graduates. ($237 vs. $258)
- More RU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WestConn students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/