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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 | Columbia Basin College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SCSU | CBC | ||
| Location | New Haven, CT | Pasco, WA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,889 | 6,192 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | southernct.edu | columbiabasin.edu | ||
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Costs |
SCSU | CBC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $5,319 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $7,098 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,076 | $9,980 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,712 | $11,421 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,308 | $7,040 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 64% |
Admission |
SCSU | CBC | ||
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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) | |||
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Academics |
SCSU | CBC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SCSU | CBC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,800 | $38,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 48% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $10,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $108 |
Diversity |
SCSU | CBC | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 35% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 4% |
Students |
SCSU | CBC | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 5% | ||
Campus |
SCSU | CBC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southern Connecticut State University is larger than than CBC based on total student enrollment (8,889 students vs. 6,192 students)
SCSU vs. CBC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SCSU or CBC?
- Southern Connecticut State University is 21.6% more expensive to attend than CBC for in-state tuition ($6,470.00 vs. $5,319.00)
- Out of state tuition is 172.7% higher at SCSU than Columbia Basin College ($19,358.00 vs. $7,098.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Columbia Basin College than SCSU ($11,421 vs. $18,712)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Columbia Basin College are 41% lower than costs at Southern Connecticut State University ($9,980 vs. $14,076)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Connecticut State University than Columbia Basin College (81% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Connecticut State University students is 3.8% larger than aid received Columbia Basin College ($7,308 vs. $7,040)
Which college is harder to get into, SCSU or CBC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CBC or SCSU .
SCSU vs. CBC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SCSU or CBC? 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 CBC and SCSU.
- Graduates from Southern Connecticut State University earn on average $7,600 more per year than CBC graduates after ten years. ($45,800 vs. $38,200)
- Columbia Basin College students graduate with a $12,750 lower median federal student loan debt than SCSU graduates. ($10,500 vs. $23,250)
- CBC graduates are paying $132 less per month on federal student loans than SCSU graduates. ($108 vs. $240)
- More SCSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CBC students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/