| Connecticut vs. WCSU |
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|---|---|---|
#77 in National Universities #5 in Connecticut Colleges | Rankings* | #45 in Federal Region I Universities #18 in Connecticut Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Master's College and University (medium programs) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$21,044 Connecticut Residents $43,712 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$13,401 Connecticut Residents $16,901 Out-of-State |
| expensive$22,872 Connecticut Residents $44,784 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$15,039 Connecticut Residents $19,397 Out-of-State |
| More$15,530 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$6,855 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,340 SAT 31 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,110 SAT- |
| Tighter52.39% | Acceptance Rate | Easier87.01% |
| Lower15.41% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable16.74% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay | 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 Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger28,306 | Total Enrollment | Smaller4,169 |
| Larger20,056 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller3,567 |
| Larger8,250 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller602 |
| Larger1,736 | Online Student Population | Smaller397 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher83% | Graduate Rate | Lower52% |
| - | Transfer-out Rate | 26% |
| Higher92% | Retention Rate | Lower73% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 11,921) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,590) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,186) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,148) |
| Faculty | ||
| More Students per Faculty17 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty11 to 1 |
| 3,138 | Number of faculty | 495 |
| Higher$132,869 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$102,662 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.