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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 | Thomas College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
WestConn | Thomas College | ||
| Location | Danbury, CT | Waterville, ME | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 4,417 | 1,737 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #466 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wcsu.edu | thomas.edu | ||
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Costs |
WestConn | Thomas College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,464 | $28,954 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $28,954 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,568 | $11,998 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,862 | $22,070 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,057 | $20,732 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 72% | 100% |
Admission |
WestConn | Thomas College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,093 | 869 | ||
| Admitted | 4,253 | 845 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.5% | 97.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | 27.7% | ||
| 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 | Thomas College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 23:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WestConn | Thomas College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,400 | $41,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
WestConn | Thomas College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 9% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 6% |
Students |
WestConn | Thomas College | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 16% | ||
Campus |
WestConn | Thomas 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 Thomas College based on total student enrollment (4,417 students vs. 1,737 students)
WestConn vs. Thomas College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WestConn or Thomas College?
- Thomas College is 347.9% more expensive to attend than WestConn for in-state tuition ($28,954.00 vs. $6,464.00)
- Out of state tuition is 49.6% higher at Thomas College than Western Connecticut State University ($28,954.00 vs. $19,358.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Connecticut State University than Thomas College ($15,862 vs. $22,070)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Thomas College are 21.4% lower than costs at Western Connecticut State University ($11,998 vs. $14,568)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Thomas College than Western Connecticut State University (100% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Thomas College students is 128.9% larger than aid received Western Connecticut State University ($20,732 vs. $9,057)
WestConn vs. Thomas College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WestConn or Thomas College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Thomas College or WestConn .
- Thomas College has a higher acceptance rate (97.2%) than WestConn (83.5%)
WestConn vs. Thomas College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WestConn or Thomas 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 Thomas College and WestConn.
- The graduation rate at Thomas College is higher than Western Connecticut State University (45% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Western Connecticut State University earn on average $6,400 more per year than Thomas College graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $41,000)
- Western Connecticut State University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Thomas College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- WestConn graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Thomas College graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Thomas College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WestConn students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/