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Danbury, CT · Stamford, CT
| Western Connecticut State University | University of Connecticut-Stamford | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $17,604/yr | $16,798/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $13,507/yr | $11,632/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $24,147 | $21,500 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $13,716/yr | $11,792/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $16,697/yr | $16,052/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $18,737/yr | $21,916/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $21,318/yr | $28,354/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $256/mo | $228/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $15,659/yr | $18,228/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $9,282/yr | $14,380/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $1,200/yr | $990/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $1,438/yr | $4,330/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $24,877/yr | $30,122/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $13,401/yr | $18,150/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $16,901/yr | $40,818/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 35% | 51% |
| Students taking federal loans | 49% | 35% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 87% | 83% |
| SAT range (middle 50%) | 1040–1170 | 930–1260 |
| SAT average | 1110 | 1094 |
| ACT range (middle 50%) | No data reported | 25–32 |
| ACT sections (middle 50%) | No data reported | English 24–32 · Math 24–30 |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 5,457 | 7,121 |
| Students accepted | 4,440 | 5,710 |
| Students who enrolled | 711 | 622 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 16% | 11% |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | 4% | 32% |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | 1% | 2% |
| High-school GPA | Required | Required |
| High-school transcript | Required | Required |
| Essay | Optional (considered if sent) | Required |
| Recommendation letters | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Class rank | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| College-prep program | Required | Required |
| Demonstrated competencies | Not considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other admission tests | Not considered | Not considered |
| Legacy considered | Not considered | Not considered |
| SAT/ACT policy | Optional (considered if sent) | Required |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 52% | 57% |
| Freshmen who come back | 73% | 82% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $59,115/yr | $73,997/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $31,567–$86,883 | $50,150–$109,163 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 55% | 70% |
| White students graduating | 54% | 59% |
| Black students graduating | 45% | 54% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 48% | 55% |
| Asian students graduating | 56% | 63% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $45,997/yr | $63,322/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 76% | 86% |
| Graduate on time | 33% | 33% |
| Pell students who graduate | 49% | 57% |
| First-gen students who finish | 52% | 73% |
| Low-income students who finish | 45% | 70% |
| Students who transfer out | 26% | 18% |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $53,163/yr | $69,005/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Business, Management & Marketing 26% · Health Professions 14% · Homeland Security & Protective Services 9% | Social Sciences 13% · Health Professions 13% · Business, Management & Marketing 12% |
| Most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 26% of degrees | Social Sciences — 13% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Health Professions — 14% of degrees | Health Professions — 13% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Homeland Security & Protective Services — 9% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 12% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Psychology — 8% of degrees | Engineering — 10% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Visual & Performing Arts — 8% of degrees | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 9% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing — $127,107/yr | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing — $128,877/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 7.7% | 28% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 3,511 | 2,432 |
| Students per professor | 11 : 1 | 21 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 602 | No data reported |
| Average professor pay | $11,406/mo | $17,573/mo |
| Full-time professors | 100% | 68% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | New England Commission on Higher Education | New England Commission on Higher Education |
| Median family income | $49,923 | $67,737 |
| Setting | City (small) | City (midsize) |
| Location | Danbury, CT | Stamford, CT |
| Region | New England | New England |
| Founded | 1893 | 1952 |
| Public or private | Public | Public |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs | No data reported |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Branch campus |
| International students | 0.6% | 6.4% |
| Men | 50% | 53% |
| Women | 50% | 47% |
| White students | 47% | 25% |
| Black students | 11% | 15% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 30% | 37% |
| Asian students | 4.3% | 11% |
| Two or more races | 5.7% | 3.8% |
| Other / not reported | 1.5% | 1.4% |
| Special type | None | None |
| First-generation students | 38% | 27% |
| Part-time students | 9.4% | 5% |
| Students age 25+ | 12% | 6% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $16,024/yr | $3,494/yr |
| Endowment | $28.3M | $6.2M |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 1,590 | 462 |
| Required to live on campus | No | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | $8,630/yr | $11,142/yr |
| Meal plan charge | $5,800/yr | No data reported |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | No |
| Meals per week | Varies by week | No data reported |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Semester |
| Federal designation | None | None |
| Study abroad | Yes | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | Yes | Yes |
| ROTC | Yes — Army, Air Force | Yes — Army, Air Force |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | No | No |
| Credit for life experience | No | No |
| Online classes | Yes | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | Yes | No |
| Weekend & evening classes | Yes | No |
| Teacher certification | Yes | Yes |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | Yes | Yes |
| Job placement for graduates | Yes | Yes |
| On-campus day care | Yes | No |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | No | No |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | Yes | Yes |
| Credit for military training | Yes | Yes |
| Student veteran organization | Yes | Yes |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | Yes |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | No | No |
| Prepaid tuition plan | No | No |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | 2024-25 | No data reported |
| College sports level | NCAA Division III with football | No intercollegiate athletics reported |
| Football team | Yes | No data reported |
| Varsity teams | 21 | No data reported |
| Student athletes | 526 | No data reported |
| Athletic scholarships | $0 | No data reported |
| Athletics budget | $4.7M | No data reported |
| Athletics revenue | $4.7M | No data reported |
| Recruiting spend | $8,604 | No data reported |
Data: U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard 2026-06-10, EADA athletics, IPEDS admissions — each on its own survey year. Campus life: IPEDS institutional characteristics, retrieved from the Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-BY 1.0). Founding year, logo, campus photo and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.