- Western Connecticut State University (WCSU) is a public school while University of Saint Joseph (USJ) is a private school.
- Both schools are located in Connecticut.
- USJ has more expensive tuition of $45,908 than WCSU ($16,095).
- WCSU has tighter acceptance rate of 70.83% than USJ (90.29%).
- USJ has higher SAT scores of 1,170 than WCSU (1,120).
- WCSU is larger with 4,417 students than USJ (1,992 students).
| Western Connecticut State University View More Rivals | University of Saint Joseph View More Rivals | |
| #11 in Connecticut | Rankings | #16 in Connecticut |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Danbury, CT | Location | West Hartford, CT |
WCSU| Known as | USJ | |
| Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Master's College and University (medium programs) | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $12,763 Connecticut residents $16,095 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $45,908 |
| $14,319 Connecticut residents $18,469 out-of-state | Graduate | $16,971 |
| $6,277 | Financial Aid | $25,733 |
| Admission | ||
| $50 undergraduate $50 graduate | Application Fee | $50 undergraduate $50 graduate |
| 70.83% | Acceptance Rate | 90.29% |
| 20.59% | Yield | 22.87% |
| 1,120 SAT, 25 ACT | Test Scores | 1,170 SAT |
| Student Population | ||
| 4,417 | Total Students | 1,992 |
| 3,799 | Undergraduate | 831 |
| 618 | Graduate | 1,161 |
| 397 | Online Enrollment | 206 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 51% | Graduation Rate | 60% |
| 29% | Transfer-out Rate | 29% |
| 74% | Retention Rate | 78% |
| $50,400 | Average Earning after Graduation | $52,900 |
| 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 | Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,590) $8,420 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 384) $7,460 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | ✔ (19 meals per week) $5,782 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 11 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 8 to 1 |
| 213 Full-time 377 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 127 Full-time 229 Part-time |
| 561 Full-time 418 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 461 Full-time 261 Part-time |
| $88,849 for Faculties $78,528 Part-time | Average Salary | $78,561 for Faculties $55,195 Part-time |