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Overview |
WestConn | Ramapo College of New Jersey | ||
| Location | Danbury, CT | Mahwah, NJ | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,417 | 5,478 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #466 | #203 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wcsu.edu | ramapo.edu | ||
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Costs |
WestConn | Ramapo College of New Jersey | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,464 | $15,363 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $25,373 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,568 | $15,528 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,862 | $16,262 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,057 | $12,553 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 72% | 58% |
Admission |
WestConn | Ramapo College of New Jersey | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,093 | 7,207 | ||
| Admitted | 4,253 | 5,079 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.5% | 70.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | 16.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/29 | 23/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1230 | 1100/1295 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
WestConn | Ramapo College of New Jersey | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WestConn | Ramapo College of New Jersey | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,400 | $51,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $22,846 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $236 |
Diversity |
WestConn | Ramapo College of New Jersey | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 7% |
Students |
WestConn | Ramapo College of New Jersey | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 5% | ||
Campus |
WestConn | Ramapo College of New Jersey | ||
| 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
- Ramapo College of New Jersey is larger than than WestConn based on total student enrollment (5,478 students vs. 4,417 students)
WestConn vs. Ramapo College of New Jersey Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WestConn or Ramapo College of New Jersey?
- Ramapo College of New Jersey is 137.7% more expensive to attend than WestConn for in-state tuition ($15,363.00 vs. $6,464.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31.1% higher at Ramapo College of New Jersey than Western Connecticut State University ($25,373.00 vs. $19,358.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Connecticut State University than Ramapo College of New Jersey ($15,862 vs. $16,262)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Western Connecticut State University are 6.6% lower than costs at Ramapo College of New Jersey ($14,568 vs. $15,528)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Western Connecticut State University than Ramapo College of New Jersey (72% vs. 58%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ramapo College of New Jersey students is 38.6% larger than aid received Western Connecticut State University ($12,553 vs. $9,057)
WestConn vs. Ramapo College of New Jersey Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WestConn or Ramapo College of New Jersey? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ramapo College of New Jersey or WestConn .
- Accepted freshman Ramapo College of New Jersey students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at WestConn (3.38)
- WestConn has a higher acceptance rate (83.5%) than Ramapo College of New Jersey (70.5%)
WestConn vs. Ramapo College of New Jersey Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WestConn or Ramapo College of New Jersey? 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 Ramapo College of New Jersey and WestConn.
- The graduation rate at Ramapo College of New Jersey is higher than Western Connecticut State University (71% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Ramapo College of New Jersey earn on average $4,000 more per year than WestConn graduates after ten years. ($51,400 vs. $47,400)
- Ramapo College of New Jersey students graduate with a $2,154 lower median federal student loan debt than WestConn graduates. ($22,846 vs. $25,000)
- Ramapo College of New Jersey graduates are paying $22 less per month on federal student loans than WestConn graduates. ($236 vs. $258)
- More Ramapo College of New Jersey graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WestConn students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/