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CCSU ECSU UNH Quinnipiac WestConn Loyola University Maryland SHU Saint Joseph's University University of Bridgeport UConn AU East Stroudsburg University| Southern Connecticut State University | Catholic University of America | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SCSU | Catholic University of America | ||
| Location | New Haven, CT | Washington, DC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,889 | 4,968 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | southernct.edu | cua.edu | ||
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Costs |
SCSU | Catholic University of America | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $53,040 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $53,040 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,076 | $16,670 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,712 | $36,031 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,308 | $34,449 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 98% |
Admission |
SCSU | Catholic University of America | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,316 | 5,801 | ||
| Admitted | 6,896 | 4,965 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.9% | 85.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16% | 15.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.52 | ||
| 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) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
SCSU | Catholic University of America | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SCSU | Catholic University of America | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,800 | $58,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $26,106 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $269 |
Diversity |
SCSU | Catholic University of America | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 4% |
Students |
SCSU | Catholic University of America | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 5% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 87% | ||
Campus |
SCSU | Catholic University of America | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Southern Connecticut State University is larger than than Catholic University of America based on total student enrollment (8,889 students vs. 4,968 students)
SCSU vs. Catholic University of America Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SCSU or Catholic University of America?
- Catholic University of America is 719.8% more expensive to attend than SCSU for in-state tuition ($53,040.00 vs. $6,470.00)
- Out of state tuition is 174% higher at Catholic University of America than Southern Connecticut State University ($53,040.00 vs. $19,358.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Connecticut State University than Catholic University of America ($18,712 vs. $36,031)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Connecticut State University are 18.4% lower than costs at Catholic University of America ($14,076 vs. $16,670)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Catholic University of America than Southern Connecticut State University (98% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Catholic University of America students is 371.4% larger than aid received Southern Connecticut State University ($34,449 vs. $7,308)
SCSU vs. Catholic University of America Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SCSU or Catholic University of America? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Catholic University of America or SCSU .
- Accepted freshman Catholic University of America students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at SCSU (3.2)
- Catholic University of America has a higher acceptance rate (85.6%) than SCSU (82.9%)
SCSU vs. Catholic University of America Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SCSU or Catholic University of America? 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 Catholic University of America and SCSU.
- The graduation rate at Catholic University of America is higher than Southern Connecticut State University (68% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Catholic University of America earn on average $12,800 more per year than SCSU graduates after ten years. ($58,600 vs. $45,800)
- Southern Connecticut State University students graduate with a $2,856 lower median federal student loan debt than Catholic University of America graduates. ($23,250 vs. $26,106)
- SCSU graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than Catholic University of America graduates. ($240 vs. $269)
- More Catholic University of America graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SCSU students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/