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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 | Bethel College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SCSU | Bethel College | ||
| Location | New Haven, CT | Hampton, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,889 | 99 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Assemblies of God Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | southernct.edu | bethel-college.com | ||
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Costs |
SCSU | Bethel College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $7,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $7,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,076 | $11,098 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,712 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,308 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 0% |
Admission |
SCSU | Bethel College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,316 | - | ||
| Admitted | 6,896 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.9% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 16% | Open | ||
| 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 |
SCSU | Bethel College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 4:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SCSU | Bethel College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,800 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | N/A |
Diversity |
SCSU | Bethel College | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 29% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 71% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 36% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 45% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 0% |
Students |
SCSU | Bethel College | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 45% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 55% | ||
Campus |
SCSU | Bethel College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southern Connecticut State University is larger than than Bethel College based on total student enrollment (8,889 students vs. 99 students)
SCSU vs. Bethel College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SCSU or Bethel College?
- Bethel College is 11.3% more expensive to attend than SCSU for in-state tuition ($7,200.00 vs. $6,470.00)
- Out of state tuition is 168.9% higher at SCSU than Bethel College ($19,358.00 vs. $7,200.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bethel College are 26.8% lower than costs at Southern Connecticut State University ($11,098 vs. $14,076)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Connecticut State University than Bethel College (81% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Connecticut State University students is ?% larger than aid received Bethel College ($7,308 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, SCSU or Bethel College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bethel College or SCSU .
SCSU vs. Bethel College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SCSU or Bethel College? 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 Bethel College and SCSU.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/