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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 | Boricua College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SCSU | Boricua College | ||
| Location | New Haven, CT | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,889 | 461 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | southernct.edu | boricuacollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
SCSU | Boricua College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $12,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $12,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,076 | $5,750 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,712 | $14,214 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,308 | $9,307 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 94% |
Admission |
SCSU | Boricua 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 | Boricua College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SCSU | Boricua College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,800 | $33,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 41% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $7,890 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $81 |
Diversity |
SCSU | Boricua College | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 20% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 80% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 82% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 3% |
Students |
SCSU | Boricua College | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 0% | ||
Campus |
SCSU | Boricua College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Southern Connecticut State University is larger than than Boricua College based on total student enrollment (8,889 students vs. 461 students)
SCSU vs. Boricua College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SCSU or Boricua College?
- Boricua College is 85.5% more expensive to attend than SCSU for in-state tuition ($12,000.00 vs. $6,470.00)
- Out of state tuition is 61.3% higher at SCSU than Boricua College ($19,358.00 vs. $12,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Boricua College than SCSU ($14,214 vs. $18,712)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Boricua College are 144.8% lower than costs at Southern Connecticut State University ($5,750 vs. $14,076)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Boricua College than Southern Connecticut State University (94% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Boricua College students is 27.4% larger than aid received Southern Connecticut State University ($9,307 vs. $7,308)
Which college is harder to get into, SCSU or Boricua College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Boricua College or SCSU .
SCSU vs. Boricua College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SCSU or Boricua 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 Boricua College and SCSU.
- The graduation rate at Boricua College is higher than Southern Connecticut State University (62% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Southern Connecticut State University earn on average $12,100 more per year than Boricua College graduates after ten years. ($45,800 vs. $33,700)
- Boricua College students graduate with a $15,360 lower median federal student loan debt than SCSU graduates. ($7,890 vs. $23,250)
- Boricua College graduates are paying $159 less per month on federal student loans than SCSU graduates. ($81 vs. $240)
- More SCSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Boricua College students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/