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Overview |
WestConn | Stonehill College | ||
| Location | Danbury, CT | Easton, MA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,417 | 2,543 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #466 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wcsu.edu | stonehill.edu | ||
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Costs |
WestConn | Stonehill College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,464 | $51,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $51,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,568 | $15,100 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,862 | $31,021 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,057 | $34,710 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 72% | 100% |
Admission |
WestConn | Stonehill College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,093 | 7,269 | ||
| Admitted | 4,253 | 5,338 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.5% | 73.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | 13.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.32 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
WestConn | Stonehill College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WestConn | Stonehill College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,400 | $66,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 87% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
WestConn | Stonehill College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
WestConn | Stonehill College | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 36% | ||
Campus |
WestConn | Stonehill 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 Stonehill College based on total student enrollment (4,417 students vs. 2,543 students)
WestConn vs. Stonehill College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WestConn or Stonehill College?
- Stonehill College is 689% more expensive to attend than WestConn for in-state tuition ($51,000.00 vs. $6,464.00)
- Out of state tuition is 163.5% higher at Stonehill College than Western Connecticut State University ($51,000.00 vs. $19,358.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Connecticut State University than Stonehill College ($15,862 vs. $31,021)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Western Connecticut State University are 3.7% lower than costs at Stonehill College ($14,568 vs. $15,100)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Stonehill College than Western Connecticut State University (100% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Stonehill College students is 283.2% larger than aid received Western Connecticut State University ($34,710 vs. $9,057)
WestConn vs. Stonehill College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WestConn or Stonehill College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Stonehill College or WestConn .
- Accepted freshman WestConn students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.38) than students at Stonehill College (3.32)
- WestConn has a higher acceptance rate (83.5%) than Stonehill College (73.4%)
WestConn vs. Stonehill College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WestConn or Stonehill 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 Stonehill College and WestConn.
- The graduation rate at Stonehill College is higher than Western Connecticut State University (81% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Stonehill College earn on average $18,600 more per year than WestConn graduates after ten years. ($66,000 vs. $47,400)
- Western Connecticut State University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Stonehill College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- WestConn graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Stonehill College graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Stonehill College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WestConn students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/