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ECSU SCSU CCSU Temple Buffalo State College UConn Point Park University CalArts Pace University-New York SUNY-Potsdam SUNY Cortland Western New England University| Western Connecticut State University | The University of the Arts | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
WestConn | UArts | ||
| Location | Danbury, CT | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,417 | 1,313 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #466 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wcsu.edu | uarts.edu | ||
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Costs |
WestConn | UArts | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,464 | $50,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $50,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,568 | $17,950 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,862 | $42,467 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,057 | $25,460 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 72% | 100% |
Admission |
WestConn | UArts | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,093 | 1,086 | ||
| Admitted | 4,253 | 869 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.5% | 80% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | 20.9% | ||
| 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) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
WestConn | UArts | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WestConn | UArts | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,400 | $34,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
WestConn | UArts | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
WestConn | UArts | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 31% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 66% | ||
Campus |
WestConn | UArts | ||
| 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 UArts based on total student enrollment (4,417 students vs. 1,313 students)
WestConn vs. UArts Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WestConn or UArts?
- The University of the Arts is 688.2% more expensive to attend than WestConn for in-state tuition ($50,950.00 vs. $6,464.00)
- Out of state tuition is 163.2% higher at UArts than Western Connecticut State University ($50,950.00 vs. $19,358.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Connecticut State University than UArts ($15,862 vs. $42,467)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Western Connecticut State University are 23.2% lower than costs at The University of the Arts ($14,568 vs. $17,950)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The University of the Arts than Western Connecticut State University (100% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of the Arts students is 181.1% larger than aid received Western Connecticut State University ($25,460 vs. $9,057)
WestConn vs. UArts Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WestConn or UArts? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UArts or WestConn .
- WestConn has a higher acceptance rate (83.5%) than UArts (80%)
WestConn vs. UArts Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WestConn or UArts? 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 UArts and WestConn.
- The graduation rate at UArts is higher than Western Connecticut State University (62% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Western Connecticut State University earn on average $12,900 more per year than UArts graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $34,500)
- Western Connecticut State University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than UArts graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- WestConn graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than UArts graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More UArts graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WestConn students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/