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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 | Bismarck State College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SCSU | BSC | ||
| Location | New Haven, CT | Bismarck, ND | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,889 | 3,771 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | southernct.edu | bismarckstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
SCSU | BSC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $4,167 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $6,251 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,076 | $7,830 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,712 | $11,309 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,308 | $4,239 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 70% |
Admission |
SCSU | BSC | ||
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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 | BSC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SCSU | BSC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,800 | $49,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $11,041 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $114 |
Diversity |
SCSU | BSC | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 1% |
Students |
SCSU | BSC | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 10% | ||
Campus |
SCSU | BSC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southern Connecticut State University is larger than than BSC based on total student enrollment (8,889 students vs. 3,771 students)
SCSU vs. BSC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SCSU or BSC?
- Southern Connecticut State University is 55.3% more expensive to attend than BSC for in-state tuition ($6,470.00 vs. $4,167.00)
- Out of state tuition is 209.7% higher at SCSU than Bismarck State College ($19,358.00 vs. $6,251.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bismarck State College than SCSU ($11,309 vs. $18,712)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bismarck State College are 79.8% lower than costs at Southern Connecticut State University ($7,830 vs. $14,076)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Connecticut State University than Bismarck State College (81% vs. 70%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Connecticut State University students is 72.4% larger than aid received Bismarck State College ($7,308 vs. $4,239)
Which college is harder to get into, SCSU or BSC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BSC or SCSU .
SCSU vs. BSC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SCSU or BSC? 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 BSC and SCSU.
- Graduates from Bismarck State College earn on average $3,400 more per year than SCSU graduates after ten years. ($49,200 vs. $45,800)
- Bismarck State College students graduate with a $12,209 lower median federal student loan debt than SCSU graduates. ($11,041 vs. $23,250)
- BSC graduates are paying $126 less per month on federal student loans than SCSU graduates. ($114 vs. $240)
- More BSC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SCSU students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/