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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 | Trocaire College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
WestConn | Trocaire | ||
| Location | Danbury, CT | Buffalo, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,417 | 1,022 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #466 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wcsu.edu | trocaire.edu | ||
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Costs |
WestConn | Trocaire | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,464 | $18,890 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $18,890 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,568 | $9,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,862 | $18,468 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,057 | $10,881 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 72% | 100% |
Admission |
WestConn | Trocaire | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,093 | 301 | ||
| Admitted | 4,253 | 205 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.5% | 68.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | 25.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1010/1230 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
WestConn | Trocaire | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WestConn | Trocaire | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,400 | $40,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $21,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $217 |
Diversity |
WestConn | Trocaire | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 14% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 86% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 7% |
Students |
WestConn | Trocaire | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 0% | ||
Campus |
WestConn | Trocaire | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Western Connecticut State University is larger than than Trocaire based on total student enrollment (4,417 students vs. 1,022 students)
WestConn vs. Trocaire Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WestConn or Trocaire?
- Trocaire College is 192.2% more expensive to attend than WestConn for in-state tuition ($18,890.00 vs. $6,464.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.5% higher at WestConn than Trocaire College ($19,358.00 vs. $18,890.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Connecticut State University than Trocaire ($15,862 vs. $18,468)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Trocaire College are 47.2% lower than costs at Western Connecticut State University ($9,900 vs. $14,568)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Trocaire College than Western Connecticut State University (100% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Trocaire College students is 20.1% larger than aid received Western Connecticut State University ($10,881 vs. $9,057)
WestConn vs. Trocaire Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WestConn or Trocaire? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Trocaire or WestConn .
- WestConn has a higher acceptance rate (83.5%) than Trocaire (68.1%)
WestConn vs. Trocaire Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WestConn or Trocaire? 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 Trocaire and WestConn.
- Graduates from Western Connecticut State University earn on average $7,200 more per year than Trocaire graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $40,200)
- Trocaire College students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than WestConn graduates. ($21,000 vs. $25,000)
- Trocaire graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than WestConn graduates. ($217 vs. $258)
- More WestConn graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Trocaire students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/