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Overview |
WestConn | Southern Utah University | ||
| Location | Danbury, CT | Cedar City, UT | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,417 | 14,330 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #466 | #857 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wcsu.edu | suu.edu | ||
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Costs |
WestConn | Southern Utah University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,464 | $6,006 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $19,822 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,568 | $8,416 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,862 | $12,681 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,057 | $9,369 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 72% | 99% |
Admission |
WestConn | Southern Utah University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,093 | 18,570 | ||
| Admitted | 4,253 | 15,571 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.5% | 83.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | 13.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.58 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/29 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1230 | 1030/1240 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Sep 8, 2023 |
Academics |
WestConn | Southern Utah University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 22:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WestConn | Southern Utah University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 35% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,400 | $43,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $12,575 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $130 |
Diversity |
WestConn | Southern Utah University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
WestConn | Southern Utah University | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 24% | ||
Campus |
WestConn | Southern Utah University | ||
| 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
- Southern Utah University is larger than than WestConn based on total student enrollment (14,330 students vs. 4,417 students)
WestConn vs. Southern Utah University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WestConn or Southern Utah University?
- Western Connecticut State University is 7.6% more expensive to attend than Southern Utah University for in-state tuition ($6,464.00 vs. $6,006.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.4% higher at Southern Utah University than Western Connecticut State University ($19,822.00 vs. $19,358.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Utah University than WestConn ($12,681 vs. $15,862)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Utah University are 73.1% lower than costs at Western Connecticut State University ($8,416 vs. $14,568)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Utah University than Western Connecticut State University (99% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Utah University students is 3.4% larger than aid received Western Connecticut State University ($9,369 vs. $9,057)
WestConn vs. Southern Utah University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WestConn or Southern Utah University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Southern Utah University or WestConn .
- Accepted freshman Southern Utah University students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at WestConn (3.38)
- Southern Utah University has a higher acceptance rate (83.9%) than WestConn (83.5%)
WestConn vs. Southern Utah University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WestConn or Southern Utah University? 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 Southern Utah University and WestConn.
- The graduation rate at WestConn is higher than Southern Utah University (40% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Western Connecticut State University earn on average $4,100 more per year than Southern Utah University graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $43,300)
- Southern Utah University students graduate with a $12,425 lower median federal student loan debt than WestConn graduates. ($12,575 vs. $25,000)
- Southern Utah University graduates are paying $128 less per month on federal student loans than WestConn graduates. ($130 vs. $258)
- More Southern Utah University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WestConn students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/