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ECSU SCSU CCSU Buffalo State College UConn SUNY-Potsdam SUNY Cortland Loyola University Maryland Western New England University William Paterson University of New Jersey Marist College| Western Connecticut State University | Southern Vermont College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
WestConn | SVC | ||
| Location | Danbury, CT | Bennington, VT | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 4,417 | 351 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #466 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wcsu.edu | svc.edu | ||
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Costs |
WestConn | SVC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,464 | $25,236 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $25,236 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,568 | $11,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,862 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,057 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 72% | 0% |
Admission |
WestConn | SVC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,093 | - | ||
| Admitted | 4,253 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.5% | |||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | 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) | |||
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Academics |
WestConn | SVC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WestConn | SVC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 19% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,400 | $38,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
WestConn | SVC | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 26% |
Students |
WestConn | SVC | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 34% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 66% | ||
Campus |
WestConn | SVC | ||
| 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
- Western Connecticut State University is larger than than SVC based on total student enrollment (4,417 students vs. 351 students)
WestConn vs. SVC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WestConn or SVC?
- Southern Vermont College is 290.4% more expensive to attend than WestConn for in-state tuition ($25,236.00 vs. $6,464.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30.4% higher at SVC than Western Connecticut State University ($25,236.00 vs. $19,358.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Vermont College are 32.4% lower than costs at Western Connecticut State University ($11,000 vs. $14,568)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Western Connecticut State University than Southern Vermont College (72% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Western Connecticut State University students is ?% larger than aid received Southern Vermont College ($9,057 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, WestConn or SVC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SVC or WestConn .
WestConn vs. SVC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WestConn or SVC? 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 SVC and WestConn.
- The graduation rate at WestConn is higher than Southern Vermont College (40% vs. 19%)
- Graduates from Western Connecticut State University earn on average $8,800 more per year than SVC graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $38,600)
- Western Connecticut State University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than SVC graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- WestConn graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than SVC graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More WestConn graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SVC students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/