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Wesleyan University ECSU SCSU CCSU OWU Smith College Buffalo State College UConn University of Massachusetts-Boston St. Andrews University SUNY-Potsdam SUNY Cortland| Western Connecticut State University | Wesley College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
WestConn | Wesley College | ||
| Location | Danbury, CT | Dover, DE | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,417 | 917 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #466 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wcsu.edu | wesley.edu | ||
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Costs |
WestConn | Wesley College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,464 | $26,934 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $26,934 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,568 | $11,864 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,862 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,057 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 72% | 0% |
Admission |
WestConn | Wesley College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,093 | - | ||
| Admitted | 4,253 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.5% | |||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 2.93 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/29 | 14/18 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1230 | 820/1050 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
WestConn | Wesley College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WestConn | Wesley College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,400 | $46,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $29,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $299 |
Diversity |
WestConn | Wesley College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 37% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 45% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
WestConn | Wesley College | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 50% | ||
Campus |
WestConn | Wesley College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Western Connecticut State University is larger than than Wesley College based on total student enrollment (4,417 students vs. 917 students)
WestConn vs. Wesley College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WestConn or Wesley College?
- Wesley College is 316.7% more expensive to attend than WestConn for in-state tuition ($26,934.00 vs. $6,464.00)
- Out of state tuition is 39.1% higher at Wesley College than Western Connecticut State University ($26,934.00 vs. $19,358.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wesley College are 22.8% lower than costs at Western Connecticut State University ($11,864 vs. $14,568)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Western Connecticut State University than Wesley College (72% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Western Connecticut State University students is ?% larger than aid received Wesley College ($9,057 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, WestConn or Wesley College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wesley College or WestConn .
- Accepted freshman WestConn students have a 0.45 point higher average high school GPA (3.38) than students at Wesley College (2.93)
WestConn vs. Wesley College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WestConn or Wesley 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 Wesley College and WestConn.
- The graduation rate at WestConn is higher than Wesley College (40% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Western Connecticut State University earn on average $1,400 more per year than Wesley College graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $46,000)
- Western Connecticut State University students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Wesley College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $29,000)
- WestConn graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than Wesley College graduates. ($258 vs. $299)
- More WestConn graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wesley College students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/