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ECSU SCSU CCSU Buffalo State College UConn SUNY Cortland SUNY-Potsdam Western New England University William Paterson University of New Jersey Marist College| Western Connecticut State University | The New England Institute of Art | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
WestConn | NEiA | ||
| Location | Danbury, CT | Brookline, MA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,417 | 94 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #466 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | wcsu.edu | artinstitutes.edu | ||
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Costs |
WestConn | NEiA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,464 | $18,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $18,540 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,568 | $6,297 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,862 | $28,545 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,057 | $5,281 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 72% | 93% |
Admission |
WestConn | NEiA | ||
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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) | Neither required nor recommended | ||
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Academics |
WestConn | NEiA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WestConn | NEiA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,400 | $38,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 44% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $28,812 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $297 |
Diversity |
WestConn | NEiA | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 42% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 10% |
Students |
WestConn | NEiA | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | - | ||
Campus |
WestConn | NEiA | ||
| 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 NEiA based on total student enrollment (4,417 students vs. 94 students)
WestConn vs. NEiA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WestConn or NEiA?
- The New England Institute of Art is 186.8% more expensive to attend than WestConn for in-state tuition ($18,540.00 vs. $6,464.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.4% higher at WestConn than The New England Institute of Art ($19,358.00 vs. $18,540.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Connecticut State University than NEiA ($15,862 vs. $28,545)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The New England Institute of Art are 131.3% lower than costs at Western Connecticut State University ($6,297 vs. $14,568)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The New England Institute of Art than Western Connecticut State University (93% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Western Connecticut State University students is 71.5% larger than aid received The New England Institute of Art ($9,057 vs. $5,281)
Which college is harder to get into, WestConn or NEiA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NEiA or WestConn .
WestConn vs. NEiA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WestConn or NEiA? 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 NEiA and WestConn.
- The graduation rate at WestConn is the same as at The New England Institute of Art (40% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Western Connecticut State University earn on average $9,100 more per year than NEiA graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $38,300)
- Western Connecticut State University students graduate with a $3,812 lower median federal student loan debt than NEiA graduates. ($25,000 vs. $28,812)
- WestConn graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than NEiA graduates. ($258 vs. $297)
- More WestConn graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NEiA students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/