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Overview |
Western State Colorado University | SUNY at Fredonia | ||
| Location | Gunnison, CO | Fredonia, NY | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,548 | 3,491 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #709 | #459 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | western.edu | fredonia.edu | ||
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Costs |
Western State Colorado University | SUNY at Fredonia | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,936 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,960 | $16,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,286 | $14,180 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,672 | $15,795 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,189 | $10,794 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 95% |
Admission |
Western State Colorado University | SUNY at Fredonia | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,116 | 4,597 | ||
| Admitted | 2,862 | 3,888 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.8% | 84.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.3% | 18.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/29 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1270 | 1080/1300 | ||
| 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 |
Western State Colorado University | SUNY at Fredonia | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Western State Colorado University | SUNY at Fredonia | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,800 | $42,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $258 |
Diversity |
Western State Colorado University | SUNY at Fredonia | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 2% |
Students |
Western State Colorado University | SUNY at Fredonia | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Western State Colorado University | SUNY at Fredonia | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Western State Colorado University is larger than than SUNY at Fredonia based on total student enrollment (3,548 students vs. 3,491 students)
Western State Colorado University vs. SUNY at Fredonia Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Western State Colorado University or SUNY at Fredonia?
- SUNY at Fredonia is 1.9% more expensive to attend than Western State Colorado University for in-state tuition ($7,070.00 vs. $6,936.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.7% higher at Western State Colorado University than SUNY at Fredonia ($18,960.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY at Fredonia than Western State Colorado University ($15,795 vs. $16,672)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Western State Colorado University are 37.9% lower than costs at SUNY at Fredonia ($10,286 vs. $14,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY at Fredonia than Western State Colorado University (95% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by SUNY at Fredonia students is 17.5% larger than aid received Western State Colorado University ($10,794 vs. $9,189)
Western State Colorado University vs. SUNY at Fredonia Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Western State Colorado University or SUNY at Fredonia? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNY at Fredonia or Western State Colorado University .
- The average SAT score at SUNY at Fredonia (1050) is 86 points higher than at Western State Colorado University (964)
- Incoming SUNY at Fredonia students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Western State Colorado University (20)
- Accepted freshman Western State Colorado University students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at SUNY at Fredonia (3.3)
- Western State Colorado University has a higher acceptance rate (91.8%) than SUNY at Fredonia (84.6%)
Western State Colorado University vs. SUNY at Fredonia Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Western State Colorado University or SUNY at Fredonia? 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 SUNY at Fredonia and Western State Colorado University.
- The graduation rate at SUNY at Fredonia is higher than Western State Colorado University (63% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from SUNY at Fredonia earn on average $1,500 more per year than Western State Colorado University graduates after ten years. ($42,300 vs. $40,800)
- Western State Colorado University students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than SUNY at Fredonia graduates. ($21,500 vs. $25,000)
- Western State Colorado University graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than SUNY at Fredonia graduates. ($222 vs. $258)
- More SUNY at Fredonia graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Western State Colorado University students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/