- Western Connecticut State University (WCSU) is a public school while Quinnipiac University is a private school.
- Both schools are located in Connecticut.
- Quinnipiac University has more expensive tuition of $53,090 than WCSU ($16,095).
- WCSU has tighter acceptance rate of 70.83% than Quinnipiac University (73.88%).
- Quinnipiac University has higher SAT scores of 1,210 than WCSU (1,120).
- Quinnipiac University is larger with 8,788 students than WCSU (4,417 students).
| Western Connecticut State University View More Rivals | Quinnipiac University View More Rivals | |
| #11 in Connecticut | Rankings | #10 in Connecticut |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Danbury, CT | Location | Hamden, CT |
WCSU| Known as | | |
| Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Master's College and University (medium programs) | Carnegie Classification | Doctoral/Research University |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $12,763 Connecticut residents $16,095 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $53,090 |
| $14,319 Connecticut residents $18,469 out-of-state | Graduate | $18,217 |
| $6,277 | Financial Aid | $28,293 |
| Admission | ||
| $50 undergraduate $50 graduate | Application Fee | $65 undergraduate $45 graduate |
| 70.83% | Acceptance Rate | 73.88% |
| 20.59% | Yield | 12.06% |
| 1,120 SAT, 25 ACT | Test Scores | 1,210 SAT, 26 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 4,417 | Total Students | 8,788 |
| 3,799 | Undergraduate | 6,073 |
| 618 | Graduate | 2,715 |
| 397 | Online Enrollment | 746 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 51% | Graduation Rate | 77% |
| 29% | Transfer-out Rate | 18% |
| 74% | Retention Rate | 88% |
| $50,400 | Average Earning after Graduation | $67,700 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,590) $8,420 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,348) |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 11 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 11 to 1 |
| 213 Full-time 377 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 408 Full-time 556 Part-time |
| 561 Full-time 418 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 1,213 Full-time 605 Part-time |
| $88,849 for Faculties $78,528 Part-time | Average Salary | $102,748 for Faculties $83,380 Part-time |