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Overview |
WestConn | SFC | ||
| Location | Danbury, CT | Brooklyn Heights, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,417 | 2,661 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #466 | #581 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wcsu.edu | sfc.edu | ||
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Costs |
WestConn | SFC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,464 | $27,188 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $27,188 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,568 | $18,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,862 | $18,602 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,057 | $17,294 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 72% | 98% |
Admission |
WestConn | SFC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,093 | 4,272 | ||
| Admitted | 4,253 | 3,600 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.5% | 84.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | 13.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 2.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/29 | 22/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1230 | 990/1240 | ||
| 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 | SFC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WestConn | SFC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,400 | $50,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $24,425 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $252 |
Diversity |
WestConn | SFC | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 40% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 20% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 9% |
Students |
WestConn | SFC | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 8% | ||
Campus |
WestConn | SFC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Western Connecticut State University is larger than than SFC based on total student enrollment (4,417 students vs. 2,661 students)
WestConn vs. SFC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WestConn or SFC?
- St. Francis College is 320.6% more expensive to attend than WestConn for in-state tuition ($27,188.00 vs. $6,464.00)
- Out of state tuition is 40.4% higher at SFC than Western Connecticut State University ($27,188.00 vs. $19,358.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Connecticut State University than SFC ($15,862 vs. $18,602)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Western Connecticut State University are 23.6% lower than costs at St. Francis College ($14,568 vs. $18,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at St. Francis College than Western Connecticut State University (98% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by St. Francis College students is 90.9% larger than aid received Western Connecticut State University ($17,294 vs. $9,057)
WestConn vs. SFC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WestConn or SFC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SFC or WestConn .
- Accepted freshman WestConn students have a 0.48 point higher average high school GPA (3.38) than students at SFC (2.9)
- SFC has a higher acceptance rate (84.3%) than WestConn (83.5%)
WestConn vs. SFC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WestConn or SFC? 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 SFC and WestConn.
- The graduation rate at SFC is higher than Western Connecticut State University (50% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from St. Francis College earn on average $2,600 more per year than WestConn graduates after ten years. ($50,000 vs. $47,400)
- St. Francis College students graduate with a $575 lower median federal student loan debt than WestConn graduates. ($24,425 vs. $25,000)
- SFC graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than WestConn graduates. ($252 vs. $258)
- More WestConn graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SFC students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/