Southern Connecticut State vs Western Washington
Side by side: Mass and confession times, faith grades, academics, cost after aid and outcomes.
Southern Connecticut State UniversityNew Haven, CTCatholic life on campusBCatholic life: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.Western Washington UniversityBellingham, WACatholic life on campus
At a glance
- Western Washington lists Mass once a week.
- Western Washington has the higher graduation rate: 65% against 50% at Southern Connecticut State.
- For families earning up to $30,000, Western Washington has the lower price after aid: $12,915 a year, against $17,736 at Southern Connecticut State.
- Median earnings ten years after entry are higher at Western Washington: $62,569, against $55,043 at Southern Connecticut State.
Catholic life
Faith or Catholic life grade
BCatholic life: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Compass Score
BCompass Score: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Mass times
Once a week
Confession times
Once a week
Eucharistic adoration
Once a week
Campus ministry
1 listed
2 listed
The college
Control
Public
Public
Location
New Haven, CT
Bellingham, WA
Setting
City
City
Students
8,820
14,651
Academics
Academic Excellence grade
CAcademic Excellence: Mixed (grade C): 55 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
CAcademic Excellence: Mixed (grade C): 55 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Admission rate
91%
93%
Average SAT
1289
ACT middle 50%
24–31
Graduation rate
50%
65%
First-year retention
78%
79%
Cost and outcomes
Average net price a year
$20,857
$21,193
Net price, up to $30,000 income
$17,736
$12,915
Net price, $30,001–$48,000 income
$18,729
$14,147
Net price, $48,001–$75,000 income
$19,437
$17,539
Net price, $75,001–$110,000 income
$22,532
$24,301
Net price, over $110,000 income
$27,809
$27,984
Median debt
$22,250
$18,500
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$55,043
$62,569
The grades and the Compass Score are Catholic School Compass ratings from documented sources; each college’s page lists its sources. Cost, admission, graduation, earnings and debt are federal data. This page does not rank the two colleges.
Southern Connecticut State University · Western Washington University