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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 | Clarks Summit University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SCSU | BBC | ||
| Location | New Haven, CT | Clarks Summit, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,889 | 552 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | southernct.edu | bbc.edu | ||
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Costs |
SCSU | BBC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $29,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $29,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,076 | $7,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,712 | $16,176 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,308 | $19,782 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 100% |
Admission |
SCSU | BBC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,316 | 342 | ||
| Admitted | 6,896 | 223 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.9% | 65.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16% | 34.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
SCSU | BBC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SCSU | BBC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,800 | $33,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $17,688 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $182 |
Diversity |
SCSU | BBC | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 1% |
Students |
SCSU | BBC | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 42% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 57% | ||
Campus |
SCSU | BBC | ||
| 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 BBC based on total student enrollment (8,889 students vs. 552 students)
SCSU vs. BBC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SCSU or BBC?
- Clarks Summit University is 359% more expensive to attend than SCSU for in-state tuition ($29,700.00 vs. $6,470.00)
- Out of state tuition is 53.4% higher at BBC than Southern Connecticut State University ($29,700.00 vs. $19,358.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Clarks Summit University than SCSU ($16,176 vs. $18,712)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Clarks Summit University are 92.8% lower than costs at Southern Connecticut State University ($7,300 vs. $14,076)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Clarks Summit University than Southern Connecticut State University (100% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Clarks Summit University students is 170.7% larger than aid received Southern Connecticut State University ($19,782 vs. $7,308)
SCSU vs. BBC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SCSU or BBC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BBC or SCSU .
- Accepted freshman BBC students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at SCSU (3.2)
- SCSU has a higher acceptance rate (82.9%) than BBC (65.2%)
SCSU vs. BBC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SCSU or BBC? 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 BBC and SCSU.
- The graduation rate at BBC is higher than Southern Connecticut State University (45% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Southern Connecticut State University earn on average $12,000 more per year than BBC graduates after ten years. ($45,800 vs. $33,800)
- Clarks Summit University students graduate with a $5,562 lower median federal student loan debt than SCSU graduates. ($17,688 vs. $23,250)
- BBC graduates are paying $58 less per month on federal student loans than SCSU graduates. ($182 vs. $240)
- More BBC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SCSU students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/