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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 | Wilson College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
WestConn | Wilson College | ||
| Location | Danbury, CT | Chambersburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,417 | 1,360 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #466 | #974 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wcsu.edu | wilson.edu | ||
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Costs |
WestConn | Wilson College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,464 | $25,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $25,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,568 | $11,968 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,862 | $23,923 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,057 | $14,241 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 72% | 99% |
Admission |
WestConn | Wilson College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,093 | 739 | ||
| Admitted | 4,253 | 695 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.5% | 94% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | 19.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1010/1230 | 970/1120 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
WestConn | Wilson College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WestConn | Wilson College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,400 | $34,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $25,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $266 |
Diversity |
WestConn | Wilson College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 23% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 77% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 15% |
Students |
WestConn | Wilson College | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 34% | ||
Campus |
WestConn | Wilson College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Western Connecticut State University is larger than than Wilson College based on total student enrollment (4,417 students vs. 1,360 students)
WestConn vs. Wilson College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WestConn or Wilson College?
- Wilson College is 289.9% more expensive to attend than WestConn for in-state tuition ($25,200.00 vs. $6,464.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30.2% higher at Wilson College than Western Connecticut State University ($25,200.00 vs. $19,358.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Connecticut State University than Wilson College ($15,862 vs. $23,923)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wilson College are 21.7% lower than costs at Western Connecticut State University ($11,968 vs. $14,568)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wilson College than Western Connecticut State University (99% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wilson College students is 57.2% larger than aid received Western Connecticut State University ($14,241 vs. $9,057)
WestConn vs. Wilson College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WestConn or Wilson College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wilson College or WestConn .
- Accepted freshman Wilson College students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at WestConn (3.38)
- Wilson College has a higher acceptance rate (94%) than WestConn (83.5%)
WestConn vs. Wilson College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WestConn or Wilson 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 Wilson College and WestConn.
- The graduation rate at Wilson College is higher than Western Connecticut State University (53% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Western Connecticut State University earn on average $12,700 more per year than Wilson College graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $34,700)
- Western Connecticut State University students graduate with a $750 lower median federal student loan debt than Wilson College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $25,750)
- WestConn graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Wilson College graduates. ($258 vs. $266)
- More Wilson College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WestConn students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/