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WCSU vs. Appalachian State

The following statements compare Western Connecticut State University and Appalachian State University with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
  • Both schools are public.
  • Appalachian State's tuition ($24,537) is more expensive than WCSU ($16,095).
  • WCSU's acceptance rate (81.36%) is lower than Appalachian State (88.64%).
  • Appalachian State has higher yield (19.87%) than WCSU (16.01%).
  • Appalachian State's SAT score (1,180) is higher than WCSU (1,010).
  • WCSU's students to faculty ratio (11 to 1) is lower than Appalachian State (16 to 1).
  • Appalachian State (20,436 students) is larger than WCSU (4,417 students) with more enrolled students.
  • Appalachian State ($8,743) has higher amount of financial aid than WCSU ($6,855).
  • Appalachian State's graduation rate (73%) is higher than WCSU (50%).
Western Connecticut State University

Western Connecticut State University

Public, 4 years • Danbury, CT #11 in Connecticut more rivals
Offered Degrees
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$12,763 In-State
$16,095 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$6,855
Test Scores
1,010 SAT
23 ACT
Admission
81.36% Acceptance Rate
16.01% Yield
Enrollment
3,799 Undergraduate
618 Graduate
397 Online Students
Graduation Rate
50% Graduation Rate
29% Transfer-out Rate
74% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
11 to 1 Students to Faculty
213 Faculties (full-time)
561 Staffs (full-time)
$88,849 Faculty Salary
$78,528 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$8,630 annual charge
-1,590 capacity
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Appalachian State University

Appalachian State University

Public, 4 years • Boone, NC #15 in North Carolina more rivals
Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$7,541 In-State
$24,537 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$8,743
Test Scores
1,180 SAT
24 ACT
Admission
88.64% Acceptance Rate
19.87% Yield
Enrollment
18,558 Undergraduate
1,878 Graduate
1,647 Online Students
Graduation Rate
73% Graduation Rate
18% Transfer-out Rate
83% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
16 to 1 Students to Faculty
1,037 Faculties (full-time)
2,837 Staffs (full-time)
$72,629 Faculty Salary
$56,375 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$6,630 annual charge
-6,313 capacity
Board/Meal Plan Offered
-$5,628 annual charge
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