Western Connecticut State University places in the top 5 for Colleges Providing the Best Value in Connecticut.  The statewide review of colleges and their value was done by a group called SmartAsset.  Western Connecticut State University was ranked 4th highest in the state. 

The survey compared the expense of attending college with the anticipated return to the student in terms of education and financial compensation from future employment.  UConn, Yale and Trinity College placed in the top 3.  Central Connecticut State University rounded out the top 5. 

The cost of college attendance was determined based on tuition, student living costs, and average scholarships and grants offered to students at the institution. The return to students was estimated on the basis of retention rates for current students and the average starting salary for graduates of the institution.