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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 | Brazosport College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SCSU | BC | ||
| Location | New Haven, CT | Lake Jackson, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,889 | 4,044 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | southernct.edu | brazosport.edu | ||
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Costs |
SCSU | BC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $1,726 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $4,063 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,076 | $8,700 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,712 | $4,718 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,308 | $4,019 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 98% |
Admission |
SCSU | BC | ||
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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) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
SCSU | BC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SCSU | BC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,800 | $39,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $5,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $54 |
Diversity |
SCSU | BC | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 39% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 2% |
Students |
SCSU | BC | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 1% | ||
Campus |
SCSU | BC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southern Connecticut State University is larger than than BC based on total student enrollment (8,889 students vs. 4,044 students)
SCSU vs. BC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SCSU or BC?
- Southern Connecticut State University is 146.1% more expensive to attend than BC for in-state tuition ($6,470.00 vs. $2,629.00)
- Out of state tuition is 376.4% higher at SCSU than Brazosport College ($19,358.00 vs. $4,063.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Brazosport College than SCSU ($4,718 vs. $18,712)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Brazosport College are 61.8% lower than costs at Southern Connecticut State University ($8,700 vs. $14,076)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Brazosport College than Southern Connecticut State University (98% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Connecticut State University students is 81.8% larger than aid received Brazosport College ($7,308 vs. $4,019)
Which college is harder to get into, SCSU or BC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BC or SCSU .
SCSU vs. BC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SCSU or BC? 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 BC and SCSU.
- Graduates from Southern Connecticut State University earn on average $6,200 more per year than BC graduates after ten years. ($45,800 vs. $39,600)
- Brazosport College students graduate with a $18,000 lower median federal student loan debt than SCSU graduates. ($5,250 vs. $23,250)
- BC graduates are paying $186 less per month on federal student loans than SCSU graduates. ($54 vs. $240)
- More SCSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former BC students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/