- Western Connecticut State University (WCSU) is a public school while Wesleyan University is a private school.
- Both schools are located in Connecticut.
- Wesleyan University has more expensive tuition of $67,316 than WCSU ($16,095).
- Wesleyan University has tighter acceptance rate of 16.29% than WCSU (70.83%).
- Wesleyan University has higher SAT scores of 1,420 than WCSU (1,120).
- WCSU is larger with 4,417 students than Wesleyan University (3,253 students).
| Western Connecticut State University View More Rivals | Wesleyan University View More Rivals | |
| #11 in Connecticut | Rankings | #18 in Liberal Arts Colleges #2 in Connecticut |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Danbury, CT | Location | Middletown, CT |
WCSU| Known as | | |
| Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Research) |
| Master's College and University (medium programs) | Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $12,763 Connecticut residents $16,095 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $67,316 |
| $14,319 Connecticut residents $18,469 out-of-state | Graduate | $66,736 |
| $6,277 | Financial Aid | $58,506 |
| Admission | ||
| $50 undergraduate $50 graduate | Application Fee | $65 |
| 70.83% | Acceptance Rate | 16.29% |
| 20.59% | Yield | 37.80% |
| 1,120 SAT, 25 ACT | Test Scores | 1,420 SAT, 32 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 4,417 | Total Students | 3,253 |
| 3,799 | Undergraduate | 3,069 |
| 618 | Graduate | 184 |
| 397 | Online Enrollment | 59 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 51% | Graduation Rate | 93% |
| 29% | Transfer-out Rate | 4% |
| 74% | Retention Rate | 95% |
| $50,400 | Average Earning after Graduation | $63,400 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Course (may not Degree Program) Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,590) $8,420 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,006) |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | ✔ (19 meals per week) |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 11 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 7 to 1 |
| 213 Full-time 377 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 384 Full-time 48 Part-time |
| 561 Full-time 418 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 943 Full-time 72 Part-time |
| $88,849 for Faculties $78,528 Part-time | Average Salary | $113,198 for Faculties $81,173 Part-time |