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CCSU ECSU UNH Quinnipiac WestConn SHU University of Bridgeport UConn East Stroudsburg University Jackson State University UHart Albertus Magnus College| Southern Connecticut State University | Armstrong State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SCSU | AASU | ||
| Location | New Haven, CT | Savannah, GA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,889 | 7,041 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | southernct.edu | armstrong.edu | ||
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Costs |
SCSU | AASU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $3,965 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $14,426 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,076 | $10,176 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,712 | $12,404 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,308 | $6,960 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 84% |
Admission |
SCSU | AASU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,316 | - | ||
| Admitted | 6,896 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.9% | |||
| Enrolled % | 16% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Required | ||
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Academics |
SCSU | AASU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SCSU | AASU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 32% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,800 | $42,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 48% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $21,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $219 |
Diversity |
SCSU | AASU | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 25% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 0% |
Students |
SCSU | AASU | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | - | ||
Campus |
SCSU | AASU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southern Connecticut State University is larger than than AASU based on total student enrollment (8,889 students vs. 7,041 students)
SCSU vs. AASU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SCSU or AASU ?
- Southern Connecticut State University is 63.2% more expensive to attend than AASU for in-state tuition ($6,470.00 vs. $3,965.00)
- Out of state tuition is 34.2% higher at SCSU than Armstrong State University ($19,358.00 vs. $14,426.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Armstrong State University than SCSU ($12,404 vs. $18,712)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Armstrong State University are 38.3% lower than costs at Southern Connecticut State University ($10,176 vs. $14,076)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Armstrong State University than Southern Connecticut State University (84% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Connecticut State University students is 5% larger than aid received Armstrong State University ($7,308 vs. $6,960)
Which college is harder to get into, SCSU or AASU ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AASU or SCSU .
- The average SAT score at Armstrong State University (997) is 79 points higher than at SCSU (918)
- Incoming AASU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at SCSU (20)
- Accepted freshman AASU students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.24) than students at SCSU (3.2)
SCSU vs. AASU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SCSU or AASU ? 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 AASU and SCSU.
- The graduation rate at SCSU is higher than Armstrong State University (44% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from Southern Connecticut State University earn on average $3,400 more per year than AASU graduates after ten years. ($45,800 vs. $42,400)
- Armstrong State University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than SCSU graduates. ($21,250 vs. $23,250)
- AASU graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than SCSU graduates. ($219 vs. $240)
- More SCSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AASU students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/