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CCSU ECSU UNH Quinnipiac WestConn SHU University of Bridgeport UConn East Stroudsburg University Jackson State University UHart Albertus Magnus College| Colorado Mountain College | Southern Connecticut State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Colorado Mountain College | SCSU | ||
| Location | Glenwood Springs, CO | New Haven, CT | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,673 | 8,820 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | coloradomtn.edu | southernct.edu | ||
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Costs |
Colorado Mountain College | SCSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,700 | $6,664 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,240 | $19,940 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,120 | $14,700 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,071 | $19,870 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,642 | $8,786 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 62% | 77% |
Admission |
Colorado Mountain College | SCSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 8,303 | ||
| Admitted | - | 6,735 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 81.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 18.2% | ||
| 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 |
Colorado Mountain College | SCSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Colorado Mountain College | SCSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,700 | $45,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $8,750 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $90 | $240 |
Diversity |
Colorado Mountain College | SCSU | ||
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| % Men | 23% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 27% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 20% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 10% |
Students |
Colorado Mountain College | SCSU | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Colorado Mountain College | SCSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Southern Connecticut State University is larger than than Colorado Mountain College based on total student enrollment (8,820 students vs. 5,673 students)
Colorado Mountain College vs. SCSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Colorado Mountain College or SCSU?
- Southern Connecticut State University is 38.8% more expensive to attend than Colorado Mountain College for in-state tuition ($6,664.00 vs. $4,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 62.9% higher at SCSU than Colorado Mountain College ($19,940.00 vs. $12,240.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Colorado Mountain College than SCSU ($6,071 vs. $19,870)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Colorado Mountain College are 21.3% lower than costs at Southern Connecticut State University ($12,120 vs. $14,700)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Connecticut State University than Colorado Mountain College (77% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Connecticut State University students is 32.3% larger than aid received Colorado Mountain College ($8,786 vs. $6,642)
Which college is harder to get into, Colorado Mountain College or SCSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SCSU or Colorado Mountain College .
Colorado Mountain College vs. SCSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Colorado Mountain 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 Colorado Mountain College.
- Graduates from Southern Connecticut State University earn on average $11,100 more per year than Colorado Mountain College graduates after ten years. ($45,800 vs. $34,700)
- Colorado Mountain College students graduate with a $14,500 lower median federal student loan debt than SCSU graduates. ($8,750 vs. $23,250)
- Colorado Mountain College graduates are paying $150 less per month on federal student loans than SCSU graduates. ($90 vs. $240)
- More SCSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Colorado Mountain College students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/