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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 | College Unbound | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SCSU | College Unbound | ||
| Location | New Haven, CT | Providence, Rhode Island | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,820 | 401 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | southernct.edu | collegeunbound.edu | ||
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Costs |
SCSU | College Unbound | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,664 | $10,488 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,940 | $10,488 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,700 | $16,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,870 | $18,507 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,786 | $8,127 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 77% | 86% |
Admission |
SCSU | College Unbound | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,303 | - | ||
| Admitted | 6,735 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.1% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.2% | 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 | College Unbound | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SCSU | College Unbound | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,800 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | N/A |
Diversity |
SCSU | College Unbound | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 17% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | - | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 0% |
Students |
SCSU | College Unbound | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 33% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 67% | ||
Campus |
SCSU | College Unbound | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southern Connecticut State University is larger than than College Unbound based on total student enrollment (8,820 students vs. 401 students)
SCSU vs. College Unbound Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SCSU or College Unbound?
- College Unbound is 57.4% more expensive to attend than SCSU for in-state tuition ($10,488.00 vs. $6,664.00)
- Out of state tuition is 90.1% higher at SCSU than College Unbound ($19,940.00 vs. $10,488.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College Unbound than SCSU ($18,507 vs. $19,870)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Connecticut State University are 10.2% lower than costs at College Unbound ($14,700 vs. $16,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College Unbound than Southern Connecticut State University (86% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Connecticut State University students is 8.1% larger than aid received College Unbound ($8,786 vs. $8,127)
Which college is harder to get into, SCSU or College Unbound? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between College Unbound or SCSU .
SCSU vs. College Unbound Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SCSU or College Unbound? 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 College Unbound and SCSU.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/