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CCSU ECSU UNH Quinnipiac WestConn SHU University of Bridgeport UConn East Stroudsburg University Jackson State University UHart Albertus Magnus College| Charter Oak State College | Southern Connecticut State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Charter Oak State College | SCSU | ||
| Location | New Britain, CT | New Haven, CT | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,602 | 8,889 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | charteroak.edu | southernct.edu | ||
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Costs |
Charter Oak State College | SCSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,656 | $6,470 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $10,056 | $19,358 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,400 | $14,076 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,191 | $18,712 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,195 | $7,308 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 50% | 81% |
Admission |
Charter Oak State College | SCSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 8,316 | ||
| Admitted | - | 6,896 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 82.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 16% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
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Academics |
Charter Oak State College | SCSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Charter Oak State College | SCSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,700 | $45,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,125 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $177 | $240 |
Diversity |
Charter Oak State College | SCSU | ||
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| % Men | 24% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 76% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 10% |
Students |
Charter Oak State College | SCSU | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 7% | ||
Campus |
Charter Oak State College | SCSU | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southern Connecticut State University is larger than than Charter Oak State College based on total student enrollment (8,889 students vs. 1,602 students)
Charter Oak State College vs. SCSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Charter Oak State College or SCSU?
- Charter Oak State College is 18.3% more expensive to attend than SCSU for in-state tuition ($7,656.00 vs. $6,470.00)
- Out of state tuition is 92.5% higher at SCSU than Charter Oak State College ($19,358.00 vs. $10,056.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Charter Oak State College than SCSU ($10,191 vs. $18,712)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Charter Oak State College are 119.9% lower than costs at Southern Connecticut State University ($6,400 vs. $14,076)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Connecticut State University than Charter Oak State College (81% vs. 50%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Charter Oak State College students is 12.1% larger than aid received Southern Connecticut State University ($8,195 vs. $7,308)
Which college is harder to get into, Charter Oak State College or SCSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SCSU or Charter Oak State College .
Charter Oak State College vs. SCSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Charter Oak State College or SCSU? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between SCSU and Charter Oak State College.
- Graduates from Southern Connecticut State University earn on average $1,100 more per year than Charter Oak State College graduates after ten years. ($45,800 vs. $44,700)
- Charter Oak State College students graduate with a $6,125 lower median federal student loan debt than SCSU graduates. ($17,125 vs. $23,250)
- Charter Oak State College graduates are paying $63 less per month on federal student loans than SCSU graduates. ($177 vs. $240)
- More SCSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Charter Oak State College students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/