New Haven, CT · Danbury, CT · Source: IPEDS federal database
| Southern Connecticut State University | Western Connecticut State University | |
|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 91.5% | 87.0% |
| In-State Tuition | $13,438 | $13,401 |
| Out-of-State Tuition | $27,378 | $16,901 |
| Average Net Price | $19,827 | $17,185 |
| Graduation Rate | 50.0% | 52.0% |
| Total Enrollment | 9,377 | 4,169 |
| Student-Faculty Ratio | 11 | 11 |
GradFax Analysis
Southern Connecticut State University accepts 91.5% of applicants. Western Connecticut State University accepts 87.0%. Tuition is close: $13,438 at Southern Connecticut State University, $13,401 at Western Connecticut State University. Six-year graduation rates are close: 50% at Southern Connecticut State University, 52% at Western Connecticut State University.
Bottom Line
Both are solid options. Get the actual aid estimates from each school and compare them side by side. The averages above won't tell your specific story.
Source: IPEDS: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
Western Connecticut State University. It accepts 87.0% of applicants, per IPEDS data.
Source: IPEDS
Western Connecticut State University, on average. After aid, students pay $17,185/year versus $19,827/year. Your number depends on your aid package.
Source: IPEDS
Western Connecticut State University: 52% of students finish in 6 years. Southern Connecticut State University is at 50%.
Source: IPEDS
Data from IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System), a federal database maintained by the U.S. Department of Education. Figures represent the most recent available academic year.