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Overview |
WestConn | Stockton | ||
| Location | Danbury, CT | Galloway, NJ | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 4,417 | 9,080 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #466 | #553 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wcsu.edu | stockton.edu | ||
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Costs |
WestConn | Stockton | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,464 | $12,740 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $20,474 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,568 | $13,564 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,862 | $18,515 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,057 | $11,635 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 72% | 94% |
Admission |
WestConn | Stockton | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,093 | 9,591 | ||
| Admitted | 4,253 | 8,204 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.5% | 85.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | 19% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/29 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1230 | 1050/1250 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Sep 1, 2023 |
Academics |
WestConn | Stockton | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WestConn | Stockton | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,400 | $49,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $21,108 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $218 |
Diversity |
WestConn | Stockton | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
WestConn | Stockton | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 3% | ||
Campus |
WestConn | Stockton | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Stockton University is larger than than WestConn based on total student enrollment (9,080 students vs. 4,417 students)
WestConn vs. Stockton Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WestConn or Stockton?
- Stockton University is 97.1% more expensive to attend than WestConn for in-state tuition ($12,740.00 vs. $6,464.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.8% higher at Stockton than Western Connecticut State University ($20,474.00 vs. $19,358.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Connecticut State University than Stockton ($15,862 vs. $18,515)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Stockton University are 7.4% lower than costs at Western Connecticut State University ($13,564 vs. $14,568)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Stockton University than Western Connecticut State University (94% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Stockton University students is 28.5% larger than aid received Western Connecticut State University ($11,635 vs. $9,057)
WestConn vs. Stockton Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WestConn or Stockton? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Stockton or WestConn .
- Accepted freshman Stockton students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at WestConn (3.38)
- Stockton has a higher acceptance rate (85.5%) than WestConn (83.5%)
WestConn vs. Stockton Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WestConn or Stockton? 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 Stockton and WestConn.
- The graduation rate at Stockton is higher than Western Connecticut State University (66% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Stockton University earn on average $1,700 more per year than WestConn graduates after ten years. ($49,100 vs. $47,400)
- Stockton University students graduate with a $3,892 lower median federal student loan debt than WestConn graduates. ($21,108 vs. $25,000)
- Stockton graduates are paying $40 less per month on federal student loans than WestConn graduates. ($218 vs. $258)
- More WestConn graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Stockton students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/