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ECSU SCSU CCSU Curry College Buffalo State College Merrimack UConn Herzing University-Madison SUNY-Potsdam SUNY Cortland Simmons University Holy Cross| Western Connecticut State University | Regis College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
WestConn | Regis College | ||
| Location | Danbury, CT | Weston, MA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,417 | 3,230 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #466 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wcsu.edu | regiscollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
WestConn | Regis College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,464 | $46,150 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $46,150 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,568 | $17,080 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,862 | $30,014 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,057 | $31,088 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 72% | 100% |
Admission |
WestConn | Regis College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,093 | 2,841 | ||
| Admitted | 4,253 | 2,522 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.5% | 88.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | 8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.38 | ||
| 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 | Regis College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WestConn | Regis College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,400 | $50,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
WestConn | Regis College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 14% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 86% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 12% |
Students |
WestConn | Regis College | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 29% | ||
Campus |
WestConn | Regis College | ||
| 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
- Western Connecticut State University is larger than than Regis College based on total student enrollment (4,417 students vs. 3,230 students)
WestConn vs. Regis College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WestConn or Regis College?
- Regis College is 614% more expensive to attend than WestConn for in-state tuition ($46,150.00 vs. $6,464.00)
- Out of state tuition is 138.4% higher at Regis College than Western Connecticut State University ($46,150.00 vs. $19,358.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Connecticut State University than Regis College ($15,862 vs. $30,014)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Western Connecticut State University are 17.2% lower than costs at Regis College ($14,568 vs. $17,080)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Regis College than Western Connecticut State University (100% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Regis College students is 243.2% larger than aid received Western Connecticut State University ($31,088 vs. $9,057)
WestConn vs. Regis College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WestConn or Regis College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Regis College or WestConn .
- Accepted freshman WestConn students have at the same average high school GPA (3.38) as students at Regis College (3.38)
- Regis College has a higher acceptance rate (88.8%) than WestConn (83.5%)
WestConn vs. Regis College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WestConn or Regis 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 Regis College and WestConn.
- The graduation rate at Regis College is higher than Western Connecticut State University (63% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Regis College earn on average $2,600 more per year than WestConn graduates after ten years. ($50,000 vs. $47,400)
- Western Connecticut State University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Regis College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- WestConn graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Regis College graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More WestConn graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Regis College students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/