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Overview |
SCSU | Cameron University | ||
| Location | New Haven, CT | Lawton, OK | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,889 | 3,418 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | southernct.edu | cameron.edu | ||
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Costs |
SCSU | Cameron University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $5,025 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $14,445 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,076 | $6,280 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,712 | $9,674 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,308 | $7,907 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 83% |
Admission |
SCSU | Cameron University | ||
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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 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | 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 | Cameron University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SCSU | Cameron University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 19% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,800 | $36,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 37% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $18,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $193 |
Diversity |
SCSU | Cameron University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 49% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 8% | ||
| % International | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 3% |
Students |
SCSU | Cameron University | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 8% | ||
Campus |
SCSU | Cameron University | ||
| 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 Cameron University based on total student enrollment (8,889 students vs. 3,418 students)
SCSU vs. Cameron University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SCSU or Cameron University?
- Southern Connecticut State University is 28.8% more expensive to attend than Cameron University for in-state tuition ($6,470.00 vs. $5,025.00)
- Out of state tuition is 34% higher at SCSU than Cameron University ($19,358.00 vs. $14,445.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cameron University than SCSU ($9,674 vs. $18,712)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cameron University are 124.1% lower than costs at Southern Connecticut State University ($6,280 vs. $14,076)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cameron University than Southern Connecticut State University (83% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cameron University students is 8.2% larger than aid received Southern Connecticut State University ($7,907 vs. $7,308)
Which college is harder to get into, SCSU or Cameron University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cameron University or SCSU .
- Accepted freshman Cameron University students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at SCSU (3.2)
SCSU vs. Cameron University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SCSU or Cameron University? 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 Cameron University and SCSU.
- The graduation rate at SCSU is higher than Cameron University (44% vs. 19%)
- Graduates from Southern Connecticut State University earn on average $9,000 more per year than Cameron University graduates after ten years. ($45,800 vs. $36,800)
- Cameron University students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than SCSU graduates. ($18,750 vs. $23,250)
- Cameron University graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than SCSU graduates. ($193 vs. $240)
- More SCSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cameron University students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 37%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/