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Overview |
WestConn | VSU | ||
| Location | Danbury, CT | Petersburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,417 | 4,648 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #466 | #980 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wcsu.edu | vsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
WestConn | VSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,464 | $5,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $16,542 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,568 | $11,544 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,862 | $15,773 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,057 | $11,498 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 72% | 92% |
Admission |
WestConn | VSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,093 | 8,230 | ||
| Admitted | 4,253 | 7,384 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.5% | 89.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | 18.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 2.85 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/29 | 14/17 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1230 | 830/1030 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2024 |
Academics |
WestConn | VSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WestConn | VSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,400 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 28% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $29,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $305 |
Diversity |
WestConn | VSU | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 61% | 3% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 87% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 7% |
Students |
WestConn | VSU | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 27% | ||
Campus |
WestConn | VSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Virginia State University is larger than than WestConn based on total student enrollment (4,648 students vs. 4,417 students)
WestConn vs. VSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WestConn or VSU?
- Western Connecticut State University is 16.7% more expensive to attend than VSU for in-state tuition ($6,464.00 vs. $5,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17% higher at WestConn than Virginia State University ($19,358.00 vs. $16,542.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia State University than WestConn ($15,773 vs. $15,862)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia State University are 26.2% lower than costs at Western Connecticut State University ($11,544 vs. $14,568)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Virginia State University than Western Connecticut State University (92% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Virginia State University students is 27% larger than aid received Western Connecticut State University ($11,498 vs. $9,057)
WestConn vs. VSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WestConn or VSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VSU or WestConn .
- Accepted freshman WestConn students have a 0.53 point higher average high school GPA (3.38) than students at VSU (2.85)
- VSU has a higher acceptance rate (89.7%) than WestConn (83.5%)
WestConn vs. VSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WestConn or VSU? 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 VSU and WestConn.
- The graduation rate at WestConn is the same as at Virginia State University (40% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Western Connecticut State University earn on average $10,700 more per year than VSU graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $36,700)
- Western Connecticut State University students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than VSU graduates. ($25,000 vs. $29,500)
- WestConn graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than VSU graduates. ($258 vs. $305)
- More WestConn graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VSU students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 28%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/