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ECSU SCSU CCSU South Carolina State University Buffalo State College UConn Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus Penn State Harrisburg SUNY-Potsdam SUNY Cortland Western New England University William Paterson University of New Jersey| Western Connecticut State University | West Virginia University at Parkersburg | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
WestConn | West Virginia University at Parkersburg | ||
| Location | Danbury, CT | Parkersburg, WV | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,417 | 2,288 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #466 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wcsu.edu | wvup.edu | ||
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Costs |
WestConn | West Virginia University at Parkersburg | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,464 | $4,032 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $9,024 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,568 | $7,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,862 | $3,029 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,057 | $5,811 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 72% | 82% |
Admission |
WestConn | West Virginia University at Parkersburg | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,093 | - | ||
| Admitted | 4,253 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.5% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | 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) | |||
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Academics |
WestConn | West Virginia University at Parkersburg | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WestConn | West Virginia University at Parkersburg | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,400 | $31,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 33% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $12,031 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $124 |
Diversity |
WestConn | West Virginia University at Parkersburg | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 92% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
WestConn | West Virginia University at Parkersburg | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 8% | ||
Campus |
WestConn | West Virginia University at Parkersburg | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Western Connecticut State University is larger than than West Virginia University at Parkersburg based on total student enrollment (4,417 students vs. 2,288 students)
WestConn vs. West Virginia University at Parkersburg Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WestConn or West Virginia University at Parkersburg?
- Western Connecticut State University is 60.3% more expensive to attend than West Virginia University at Parkersburg for in-state tuition ($6,464.00 vs. $4,032.00)
- Out of state tuition is 114.5% higher at WestConn than West Virginia University at Parkersburg ($19,358.00 vs. $9,024.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia University at Parkersburg than WestConn ($3,029 vs. $15,862)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Virginia University at Parkersburg are 102.3% lower than costs at Western Connecticut State University ($7,200 vs. $14,568)
- More students receive financial grant aid at West Virginia University at Parkersburg than Western Connecticut State University (82% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Western Connecticut State University students is 55.9% larger than aid received West Virginia University at Parkersburg ($9,057 vs. $5,811)
Which college is harder to get into, WestConn or West Virginia University at Parkersburg? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between West Virginia University at Parkersburg or WestConn .
WestConn vs. West Virginia University at Parkersburg Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WestConn or West Virginia University at Parkersburg? 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 West Virginia University at Parkersburg and WestConn.
- The graduation rate at WestConn is higher than West Virginia University at Parkersburg (40% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Western Connecticut State University earn on average $15,900 more per year than West Virginia University at Parkersburg graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $31,500)
- West Virginia University at Parkersburg students graduate with a $12,969 lower median federal student loan debt than WestConn graduates. ($12,031 vs. $25,000)
- West Virginia University at Parkersburg graduates are paying $134 less per month on federal student loans than WestConn graduates. ($124 vs. $258)
- More WestConn graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former West Virginia University at Parkersburg students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/