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CCSU ECSU UNH Quinnipiac WestConn Penn State SHU University of Bridgeport UConn East Stroudsburg University UHart Monmouth University| University of Saint Joseph | Southern Connecticut State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
USJ | SCSU | ||
| Location | West Hartford, CT | New Haven, CT | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,992 | 8,889 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #290 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | usj.edu | southernct.edu | ||
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Costs |
USJ | SCSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,050 | $6,470 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,050 | $19,358 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,240 | $14,076 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,860 | $18,712 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,311 | $7,308 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 81% |
Admission |
USJ | SCSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,654 | 8,316 | ||
| Admitted | 1,238 | 6,896 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.8% | 82.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.3% | 16% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Unavailable | ||
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| SAT Range | 1070/1275 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
USJ | SCSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
USJ | SCSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,200 | $45,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $240 |
Diversity |
USJ | SCSU | ||
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| % Men | 23% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 77% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 10% |
Students |
USJ | SCSU | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 7% | ||
Campus |
USJ | SCSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southern Connecticut State University is larger than than USJ based on total student enrollment (8,889 students vs. 1,992 students)
USJ vs. SCSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, USJ or SCSU?
- University of Saint Joseph is 549.9% more expensive to attend than SCSU for in-state tuition ($42,050.00 vs. $6,470.00)
- Out of state tuition is 117.2% higher at USJ than Southern Connecticut State University ($42,050.00 vs. $19,358.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Connecticut State University than USJ ($18,712 vs. $25,860)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Saint Joseph are 6.3% lower than costs at Southern Connecticut State University ($13,240 vs. $14,076)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Saint Joseph than Southern Connecticut State University (100% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Saint Joseph students is 287.4% larger than aid received Southern Connecticut State University ($28,311 vs. $7,308)
USJ vs. SCSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, USJ or SCSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SCSU or USJ .
- The average SAT score at University of Saint Joseph (932) is 14 points higher than at SCSU (918)
- Incoming SCSU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at USJ (19)
- Accepted freshman USJ students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at SCSU (3.2)
- SCSU has a higher acceptance rate (82.9%) than USJ (74.8%)
USJ vs. SCSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, USJ 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 USJ.
- The graduation rate at USJ is higher than Southern Connecticut State University (56% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from University of Saint Joseph earn on average $5,400 more per year than SCSU graduates after ten years. ($51,200 vs. $45,800)
- Southern Connecticut State University students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than USJ graduates. ($23,250 vs. $27,000)
- SCSU graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than USJ graduates. ($240 vs. $279)
- More SCSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former USJ students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/