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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 | University of Valley Forge | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
WestConn | University of Valley Forge | ||
| Location | Danbury, CT | Phoenixville, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,417 | 583 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #466 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Assemblies of God Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wcsu.edu | valleyforge.edu | ||
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Costs |
WestConn | University of Valley Forge | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,464 | $22,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $22,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,568 | $11,050 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,862 | $25,825 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,057 | $15,715 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 72% | 100% |
Admission |
WestConn | University of Valley Forge | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,093 | 370 | ||
| Admitted | 4,253 | 305 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.5% | 82.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | 41% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
WestConn | University of Valley Forge | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WestConn | University of Valley Forge | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,400 | $33,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
WestConn | University of Valley Forge | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
WestConn | University of Valley Forge | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 35% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 58% | ||
Campus |
WestConn | University of Valley Forge | ||
| 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 University of Valley Forge based on total student enrollment (4,417 students vs. 583 students)
WestConn vs. University of Valley Forge Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WestConn or University of Valley Forge?
- University of Valley Forge is 246.5% more expensive to attend than WestConn for in-state tuition ($22,400.00 vs. $6,464.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.7% higher at University of Valley Forge than Western Connecticut State University ($22,400.00 vs. $19,358.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Connecticut State University than University of Valley Forge ($15,862 vs. $25,825)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Valley Forge are 31.8% lower than costs at Western Connecticut State University ($11,050 vs. $14,568)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Valley Forge than Western Connecticut State University (100% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Valley Forge students is 73.5% larger than aid received Western Connecticut State University ($15,715 vs. $9,057)
WestConn vs. University of Valley Forge Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WestConn or University of Valley Forge? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Valley Forge or WestConn .
- Accepted freshman WestConn students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.38) than students at University of Valley Forge (3.33)
- WestConn has a higher acceptance rate (83.5%) than University of Valley Forge (82.4%)
WestConn vs. University of Valley Forge Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WestConn or University of Valley Forge? 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 University of Valley Forge and WestConn.
- The graduation rate at University of Valley Forge is higher than Western Connecticut State University (53% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Western Connecticut State University earn on average $13,700 more per year than University of Valley Forge graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $33,700)
- Western Connecticut State University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Valley Forge graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- WestConn graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than University of Valley Forge graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More WestConn graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Valley Forge students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/