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ECSU SCSU CCSU Southern New Hampshire University Buffalo State College UConn SUNY Cortland SUNY-Potsdam Western New England University William Paterson University of New Jersey Marist College| Western Connecticut State University | Unity College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
WestConn | Unity College | ||
| Location | Danbury, CT | Unity, ME | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 4,417 | 4,281 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #466 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wcsu.edu | unity.edu | ||
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Costs |
WestConn | Unity College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,464 | $11,280 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $11,280 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,568 | $12,104 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,862 | $18,554 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,057 | $3,465 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 72% | 76% |
Admission |
WestConn | Unity College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,093 | 6,312 | ||
| Admitted | 4,253 | 5,953 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.5% | 94.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | 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 required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
WestConn | Unity College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 36:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WestConn | Unity College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,400 | $35,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
WestConn | Unity College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 21% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 79% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 91% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
WestConn | Unity College | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 7% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 92% | ||
Campus |
WestConn | Unity 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 Unity College based on total student enrollment (4,417 students vs. 4,281 students)
WestConn vs. Unity College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WestConn or Unity College?
- Unity College is 74.5% more expensive to attend than WestConn for in-state tuition ($11,280.00 vs. $6,464.00)
- Out of state tuition is 71.6% higher at WestConn than Unity College ($19,358.00 vs. $11,280.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Connecticut State University than Unity College ($15,862 vs. $18,554)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Unity College are 20.4% lower than costs at Western Connecticut State University ($12,104 vs. $14,568)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Unity College than Western Connecticut State University (76% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Western Connecticut State University students is 161.4% larger than aid received Unity College ($9,057 vs. $3,465)
WestConn vs. Unity College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WestConn or Unity College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Unity College or WestConn .
- Unity College has a higher acceptance rate (94.3%) than WestConn (83.5%)
WestConn vs. Unity College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WestConn or Unity 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 Unity College and WestConn.
- The graduation rate at Unity College is higher than Western Connecticut State University (47% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Western Connecticut State University earn on average $12,300 more per year than Unity College graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $35,100)
- Western Connecticut State University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Unity College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- WestConn graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Unity College graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Unity College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WestConn students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/