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ECSU SCSU CCSU Buffalo State College UConn SUNY-Potsdam SUNY Cortland Western New England University William Paterson University of New Jersey Marist College| Western Connecticut State University | The College of New Rochelle | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
WestConn | CNR | ||
| Location | Danbury, CT | New Rochelle, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,417 | 2,853 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #466 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wcsu.edu | cnr.edu | ||
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Costs |
WestConn | CNR | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,464 | $36,152 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $36,152 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,568 | $14,562 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,862 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,057 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 72% | 0% |
Admission |
WestConn | CNR | ||
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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 | 3.1 | ||
| 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) | |||
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Academics |
WestConn | CNR | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WestConn | CNR | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 29% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,400 | $38,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 32% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $21,892 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $226 |
Diversity |
WestConn | CNR | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 16% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 84% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 7% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 50% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 24% |
Students |
WestConn | CNR | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 12% | ||
Campus |
WestConn | CNR | ||
| 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 CNR based on total student enrollment (4,417 students vs. 2,853 students)
WestConn vs. CNR Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WestConn or CNR?
- The College of New Rochelle is 459.3% more expensive to attend than WestConn for in-state tuition ($36,152.00 vs. $6,464.00)
- Out of state tuition is 86.8% higher at CNR than Western Connecticut State University ($36,152.00 vs. $19,358.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The College of New Rochelle are 0% lower than costs at Western Connecticut State University ($14,562 vs. $14,568)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Western Connecticut State University than The College of New Rochelle (72% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Western Connecticut State University students is ?% larger than aid received The College of New Rochelle ($9,057 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, WestConn or CNR? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CNR or WestConn .
- Accepted freshman WestConn students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.38) than students at CNR (3.1)
WestConn vs. CNR Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WestConn or CNR? 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 CNR and WestConn.
- The graduation rate at WestConn is higher than The College of New Rochelle (40% vs. 29%)
- Graduates from Western Connecticut State University earn on average $9,300 more per year than CNR graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $38,100)
- The College of New Rochelle students graduate with a $3,108 lower median federal student loan debt than WestConn graduates. ($21,892 vs. $25,000)
- CNR graduates are paying $32 less per month on federal student loans than WestConn graduates. ($226 vs. $258)
- More WestConn graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CNR students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 32%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/