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CCSU ECSU UNH Quinnipiac WestConn SHU University of Bridgeport UConn East Stroudsburg University Jackson State University UHart Western New England University| Southern Connecticut State University | Bay Path University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SCSU | Bay Path University | ||
| Location | New Haven, CT | Longmeadow, MA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,889 | 2,465 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #614 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | southernct.edu | baypath.edu | ||
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Costs |
SCSU | Bay Path University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $35,781 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $35,781 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,076 | $12,799 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,712 | $18,502 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,308 | $27,913 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 97% |
Admission |
SCSU | Bay Path University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,316 | 788 | ||
| Admitted | 6,896 | 596 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.9% | 75.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16% | 23.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| SAT Range | 1020/1140 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
SCSU | Bay Path University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SCSU | Bay Path University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,800 | $43,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $24,011 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $248 |
Diversity |
SCSU | Bay Path University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 95% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 19% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 6% |
Students |
SCSU | Bay Path University | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 35% | ||
Campus |
SCSU | Bay Path University | ||
| 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 Bay Path University based on total student enrollment (8,889 students vs. 2,465 students)
SCSU vs. Bay Path University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SCSU or Bay Path University?
- Bay Path University is 453% more expensive to attend than SCSU for in-state tuition ($35,781.00 vs. $6,470.00)
- Out of state tuition is 84.8% higher at Bay Path University than Southern Connecticut State University ($35,781.00 vs. $19,358.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bay Path University than SCSU ($18,502 vs. $18,712)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bay Path University are 10% lower than costs at Southern Connecticut State University ($12,799 vs. $14,076)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bay Path University than Southern Connecticut State University (97% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bay Path University students is 282% larger than aid received Southern Connecticut State University ($27,913 vs. $7,308)
SCSU vs. Bay Path University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SCSU or Bay Path University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bay Path University or SCSU .
- Accepted freshman Bay Path University students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at SCSU (3.2)
- SCSU has a higher acceptance rate (82.9%) than Bay Path University (75.6%)
SCSU vs. Bay Path University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SCSU or Bay Path University? 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 Bay Path University and SCSU.
- The graduation rate at Bay Path University is higher than Southern Connecticut State University (65% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Southern Connecticut State University earn on average $2,300 more per year than Bay Path University graduates after ten years. ($45,800 vs. $43,500)
- Southern Connecticut State University students graduate with a $761 lower median federal student loan debt than Bay Path University graduates. ($23,250 vs. $24,011)
- SCSU graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Bay Path University graduates. ($240 vs. $248)
- More SCSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bay Path University 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/