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CCSU ECSU UNH Quinnipiac WestConn SHU University of Bridgeport UConn East Stroudsburg University Drew University Jackson State University UHart| Southern Connecticut State University | College of Saint Elizabeth | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SCSU | CSE | ||
| Location | New Haven, CT | Morristown, NJ | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,889 | 1,122 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | southernct.edu | cse.edu | ||
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Costs |
SCSU | CSE | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $32,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $32,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,076 | $12,744 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,712 | $21,689 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,308 | $29,905 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 99% |
Admission |
SCSU | CSE | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,316 | 1,966 | ||
| Admitted | 6,896 | 1,414 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.9% | 71.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16% | 11.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.12 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
SCSU | CSE | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SCSU | CSE | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,800 | $45,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $258 |
Diversity |
SCSU | CSE | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 32% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 28% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 21% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 10% |
Students |
SCSU | CSE | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 12% | ||
Campus |
SCSU | CSE | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southern Connecticut State University is larger than than CSE based on total student enrollment (8,889 students vs. 1,122 students)
SCSU vs. CSE Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SCSU or CSE?
- College of Saint Elizabeth is 408.5% more expensive to attend than SCSU for in-state tuition ($32,900.00 vs. $6,470.00)
- Out of state tuition is 70% higher at CSE than Southern Connecticut State University ($32,900.00 vs. $19,358.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Connecticut State University than CSE ($18,712 vs. $21,689)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of Saint Elizabeth are 10.5% lower than costs at Southern Connecticut State University ($12,744 vs. $14,076)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College of Saint Elizabeth than Southern Connecticut State University (99% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of Saint Elizabeth students is 309.2% larger than aid received Southern Connecticut State University ($29,905 vs. $7,308)
SCSU vs. CSE Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SCSU or CSE? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CSE or SCSU .
- The average SAT score at Southern Connecticut State University (918) is 112 points higher than at CSE (806)
- Accepted freshman SCSU students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.2) than students at CSE (3.12)
- SCSU has a higher acceptance rate (82.9%) than CSE (71.9%)
SCSU vs. CSE Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SCSU or CSE? 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 CSE and SCSU.
- The graduation rate at CSE is higher than Southern Connecticut State University (58% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Southern Connecticut State University earn on average $300 more per year than CSE graduates after ten years. ($45,800 vs. $45,500)
- Southern Connecticut State University students graduate with a $1,750 lower median federal student loan debt than CSE graduates. ($23,250 vs. $25,000)
- SCSU graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than CSE graduates. ($240 vs. $258)
- More SCSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSE students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/