| Charter Oak State vs. WCSU |
#237 in National Liberal Arts Colleges #19 in Connecticut Colleges | Rankings* | #45 in Federal Region I Universities #18 in Connecticut Colleges |
| Public, four-years Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences | School Type | Public, four-years Master's College and University (medium programs) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1-Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's | Offered Degree | Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$8,506 Connecticut Residents $8,506 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$13,401 Connecticut Residents $16,901 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$10,352 Connecticut Residents $10,352 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$15,039 Connecticut Residents $19,397 Out-of-State |
| Less$4,917 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$6,855 |
| Admission | ||
| - | Test Scores | 1,110 SAT- |
| - | Acceptance Rate | 87.01% |
| - | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | 16.74% |
| Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Personal statement or essay | |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller2,012 | Total Enrollment | Larger4,169 |
| Smaller1,927 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger3,567 |
| Smaller85 | Graduate Student Population | Larger602 |
| Larger2,012 | Online Student Population | Smaller397 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher67% | Graduate Rate | Lower52% |
| - | Transfer-out Rate | 26% |
| Higher100% | Retention Rate | Lower73% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,590) | |
| Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,148) | |
| Faculty | ||
| More Students per Faculty15 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty11 to 1 |
| - | Number of faculty | 495 |
| - | Average Faculty Salary | $102,662 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.