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Overview |
WestConn | UMES | ||
| Location | Danbury, CT | Princess Anne, MD | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,417 | 2,518 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #466 | #923 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wcsu.edu | umes.edu | ||
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Costs |
WestConn | UMES | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,464 | $5,637 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $16,467 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,568 | $10,636 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,862 | $12,020 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,057 | $12,705 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 72% | 100% |
Admission |
WestConn | UMES | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,093 | 6,724 | ||
| Admitted | 4,253 | 5,484 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.5% | 81.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | 10.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.07 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/29 | 16/19 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1230 | 840/1010 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 1, 2024 |
Academics |
WestConn | UMES | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WestConn | UMES | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,400 | $40,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 23% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
WestConn | UMES | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 61% | 10% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 75% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 8% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
WestConn | UMES | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 18% | ||
Campus |
WestConn | UMES | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Western Connecticut State University is larger than than UMES based on total student enrollment (4,417 students vs. 2,518 students)
WestConn vs. UMES Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WestConn or UMES?
- Western Connecticut State University is 14.7% more expensive to attend than UMES for in-state tuition ($6,464.00 vs. $5,637.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.6% higher at WestConn than University of Maryland Eastern Shore ($19,358.00 vs. $16,467.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Maryland Eastern Shore than WestConn ($12,020 vs. $15,862)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Maryland Eastern Shore are 37% lower than costs at Western Connecticut State University ($10,636 vs. $14,568)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Maryland Eastern Shore than Western Connecticut State University (100% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Maryland Eastern Shore students is 40.3% larger than aid received Western Connecticut State University ($12,705 vs. $9,057)
WestConn vs. UMES Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WestConn or UMES? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UMES or WestConn .
- Accepted freshman WestConn students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.38) than students at UMES (3.07)
- WestConn has a higher acceptance rate (83.5%) than UMES (81.6%)
WestConn vs. UMES Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WestConn or UMES? 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 UMES and WestConn.
- The graduation rate at WestConn is higher than University of Maryland Eastern Shore (40% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Western Connecticut State University earn on average $7,000 more per year than UMES graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $40,400)
- Western Connecticut State University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than UMES graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- WestConn graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than UMES graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More WestConn graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UMES students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 23%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/