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ECSU SCSU CCSU Gettysburg College Buffalo State College UConn McDaniel College F&M St. Mary's SUNY-Potsdam SUNY Cortland Western New England University| Western Connecticut State University | Washington College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
WestConn | Washington College | ||
| Location | Danbury, CT | Chestertown, MD | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,417 | 955 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #466 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wcsu.edu | washcoll.edu | ||
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Costs |
WestConn | Washington College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,464 | $50,626 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $50,626 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,568 | $13,834 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,862 | $31,650 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,057 | $35,683 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 72% | 98% |
Admission |
WestConn | Washington College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,093 | 2,554 | ||
| Admitted | 4,253 | 1,908 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.5% | 74.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | 12.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/29 | 25/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1230 | 1190/1390 | ||
| 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 | Feb 15, 2024 |
Academics |
WestConn | Washington College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WestConn | Washington College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 75% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,400 | $50,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 85% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $24,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $250 |
Diversity |
WestConn | Washington College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
WestConn | Washington College | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 53% | ||
Campus |
WestConn | Washington 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 Washington College based on total student enrollment (4,417 students vs. 955 students)
WestConn vs. Washington College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WestConn or Washington College?
- Washington College is 683.2% more expensive to attend than WestConn for in-state tuition ($50,626.00 vs. $6,464.00)
- Out of state tuition is 161.5% higher at Washington College than Western Connecticut State University ($50,626.00 vs. $19,358.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Connecticut State University than Washington College ($15,862 vs. $31,650)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Washington College are 5.3% lower than costs at Western Connecticut State University ($13,834 vs. $14,568)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Washington College than Western Connecticut State University (98% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington College students is 294% larger than aid received Western Connecticut State University ($35,683 vs. $9,057)
WestConn vs. Washington College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WestConn or Washington College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Washington College or WestConn .
- Accepted freshman Washington College students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at WestConn (3.38)
- WestConn has a higher acceptance rate (83.5%) than Washington College (74.7%)
WestConn vs. Washington College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WestConn or Washington 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 Washington College and WestConn.
- The graduation rate at Washington College is higher than Western Connecticut State University (75% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Washington College earn on average $3,400 more per year than WestConn graduates after ten years. ($50,800 vs. $47,400)
- Washington College students graduate with a $750 lower median federal student loan debt than WestConn graduates. ($24,250 vs. $25,000)
- Washington College graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than WestConn graduates. ($250 vs. $258)
- More Washington College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WestConn students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/