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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 | Boston Architectural College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SCSU | Boston Architectural College | ||
| Location | New Haven, CT | Boston, MA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,889 | 747 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | southernct.edu | the-bac.edu | ||
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Costs |
SCSU | Boston Architectural College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $21,144 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $21,144 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,076 | $16,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,712 | $29,531 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,308 | $6,613 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 59% |
Admission |
SCSU | Boston Architectural 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 | Boston Architectural College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 5:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SCSU | Boston Architectural College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 9% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,800 | $49,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $39,537 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $408 |
Diversity |
SCSU | Boston Architectural College | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 42% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 16% |
Students |
SCSU | Boston Architectural College | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 14% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 52% | ||
Campus |
SCSU | Boston Architectural 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 Boston Architectural College based on total student enrollment (8,889 students vs. 747 students)
SCSU vs. Boston Architectural College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SCSU or Boston Architectural College?
- Boston Architectural College is 226.8% more expensive to attend than SCSU for in-state tuition ($21,144.00 vs. $6,470.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.2% higher at Boston Architectural College than Southern Connecticut State University ($21,144.00 vs. $19,358.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Connecticut State University than Boston Architectural College ($18,712 vs. $29,531)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Connecticut State University are 13.7% lower than costs at Boston Architectural College ($14,076 vs. $16,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Connecticut State University than Boston Architectural College (81% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Connecticut State University students is 10.5% larger than aid received Boston Architectural College ($7,308 vs. $6,613)
Which college is harder to get into, SCSU or Boston Architectural College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Boston Architectural College or SCSU .
SCSU vs. Boston Architectural College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SCSU or Boston Architectural 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 Boston Architectural College and SCSU.
- The graduation rate at SCSU is higher than Boston Architectural College (44% vs. 9%)
- Graduates from Boston Architectural College earn on average $3,700 more per year than SCSU graduates after ten years. ($49,500 vs. $45,800)
- Southern Connecticut State University students graduate with a $16,287 lower median federal student loan debt than Boston Architectural College graduates. ($23,250 vs. $39,537)
- SCSU graduates are paying $168 less per month on federal student loans than Boston Architectural College graduates. ($240 vs. $408)
- More SCSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Boston Architectural College students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/