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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 | Thomas More College of Liberal Arts | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
WestConn | Thomas More College of Liberal Arts | ||
| Location | Danbury, CT | Merrimack, NH | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,417 | 89 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #466 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wcsu.edu | thomasmorecollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
WestConn | Thomas More College of Liberal Arts | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,464 | $28,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $28,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,568 | $8,700 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,862 | $15,273 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,057 | $20,806 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 72% | 91% |
Admission |
WestConn | Thomas More College of Liberal Arts | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,093 | - | ||
| Admitted | 4,253 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.5% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.28 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1010/1230 | 1120/1300 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
WestConn | Thomas More College of Liberal Arts | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WestConn | Thomas More College of Liberal Arts | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,400 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $268 |
Diversity |
WestConn | Thomas More College of Liberal Arts | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 9% |
Students |
WestConn | Thomas More College of Liberal Arts | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 20% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 80% | ||
Campus |
WestConn | Thomas More College of Liberal Arts | ||
| 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 More College of Liberal Arts based on total student enrollment (4,417 students vs. 89 students)
WestConn vs. Thomas More College of Liberal Arts Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WestConn or Thomas More College of Liberal Arts?
- Thomas More College of Liberal Arts is 333.2% more expensive to attend than WestConn for in-state tuition ($28,000.00 vs. $6,464.00)
- Out of state tuition is 44.6% higher at Thomas More College of Liberal Arts than Western Connecticut State University ($28,000.00 vs. $19,358.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Thomas More College of Liberal Arts than WestConn ($15,273 vs. $15,862)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Thomas More College of Liberal Arts are 67.4% lower than costs at Western Connecticut State University ($8,700 vs. $14,568)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Thomas More College of Liberal Arts than Western Connecticut State University (91% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Thomas More College of Liberal Arts students is 129.7% larger than aid received Western Connecticut State University ($20,806 vs. $9,057)
Which college is harder to get into, WestConn or Thomas More College of Liberal Arts? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Thomas More College of Liberal Arts or WestConn .
- Accepted freshman WestConn students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.38) than students at Thomas More College of Liberal Arts (3.28)
WestConn vs. Thomas More College of Liberal Arts Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WestConn or Thomas More College of Liberal Arts? 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 More College of Liberal Arts and WestConn.
- The graduation rate at Thomas More College of Liberal Arts is higher than Western Connecticut State University (68% vs. 40%)
- Western Connecticut State University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Thomas More College of Liberal Arts graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,000)
- WestConn graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Thomas More College of Liberal Arts graduates. ($258 vs. $268)
- More Thomas More College of Liberal Arts 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/