- Both Western Connecticut State University (WCSU) and University of Connecticut are public.
- Both schools are located in Connecticut.
- University of Connecticut has more expensive tuition of $43,034 than WCSU ($16,095).
- University of Connecticut has tighter acceptance rate of 47.84% than WCSU (70.83%).
- University of Connecticut has higher SAT scores of 1,330 than WCSU (1,120).
- University of Connecticut is larger with 27,003 students than WCSU (4,417 students).
| Western Connecticut State University View More Rivals | University of Connecticut View More Rivals | |
| #11 in Connecticut | Rankings | #63 in National Universities #3 in Connecticut |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Danbury, CT | Location | Storrs, CT |
WCSU| Known as | | |
| Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Master's College and University (medium programs) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (very high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $12,763 Connecticut residents $16,095 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $20,366 Connecticut residents $43,034 out-of-state |
| $14,319 Connecticut residents $18,469 out-of-state | Graduate | $22,194 Connecticut residents $44,106 out-of-state |
| $6,277 | Financial Aid | $13,180 |
| Admission | ||
| $50 undergraduate $50 graduate | Application Fee | $80 undergraduate $75 graduate |
| 70.83% | Acceptance Rate | 47.84% |
| 20.59% | Yield | 22.51% |
| 1,120 SAT, 25 ACT | Test Scores | 1,330 SAT, 31 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 4,417 | Total Students | 27,003 |
| 3,799 | Undergraduate | 18,983 |
| 618 | Graduate | 8,020 |
| 397 | Online Enrollment | 1,436 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 51% | Graduation Rate | 83% |
| 29% | Transfer-out Rate | 8% |
| 74% | Retention Rate | 91% |
| $50,400 | Average Earning after Graduation | $66,000 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for 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: 11,921) $7,436 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 11 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 16 to 1 |
| 213 Full-time 377 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 2,089 Full-time 884 Part-time |
| 561 Full-time 418 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 8,314 Full-time 1,920 Part-time |
| $88,849 for Faculties $78,528 Part-time | Average Salary | $117,307 for Faculties $77,570 Part-time |