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CCSU Bowie State University ECSU UNH Quinnipiac WestConn SHU Morgan State University of Bridgeport UMES UConn East Stroudsburg University| Southern Connecticut State University | Coppin State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SCSU | Coppin | ||
| Location | New Haven, CT | Baltimore, MD | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,889 | 2,006 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #795 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | southernct.edu | coppin.edu | ||
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Costs |
SCSU | Coppin | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $4,836 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $11,492 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,076 | $11,746 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,712 | $8,562 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,308 | $13,097 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 98% |
Admission |
SCSU | Coppin | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,316 | 3,299 | ||
| Admitted | 6,896 | 1,483 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.9% | 45% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16% | 23.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 2.62 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | C+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 860/1040 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 15, 2025 |
Academics |
SCSU | Coppin | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SCSU | Coppin | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 15% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,800 | $38,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 25% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $232 |
Diversity |
SCSU | Coppin | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 23% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 77% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 56% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 82% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 2% |
Students |
SCSU | Coppin | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 18% | ||
Campus |
SCSU | Coppin | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southern Connecticut State University is larger than than Coppin based on total student enrollment (8,889 students vs. 2,006 students)
SCSU vs. Coppin Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SCSU or Coppin?
- Southern Connecticut State University is 33.8% more expensive to attend than Coppin for in-state tuition ($6,470.00 vs. $4,836.00)
- Out of state tuition is 68.4% higher at SCSU than Coppin State University ($19,358.00 vs. $11,492.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Coppin State University than SCSU ($8,562 vs. $18,712)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Coppin State University are 19.8% lower than costs at Southern Connecticut State University ($11,746 vs. $14,076)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Coppin State University than Southern Connecticut State University (98% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Coppin State University students is 79.2% larger than aid received Southern Connecticut State University ($13,097 vs. $7,308)
SCSU vs. Coppin Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SCSU or Coppin? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Coppin or SCSU .
- The average SAT score at Southern Connecticut State University (918) is 30 points higher than at Coppin (888)
- Incoming SCSU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at Coppin (18)
- Accepted freshman SCSU students have a 0.58 point higher average high school GPA (3.2) than students at Coppin (2.62)
- SCSU has a higher acceptance rate (82.9%) than Coppin (45%)
SCSU vs. Coppin Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SCSU or Coppin? 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 Coppin and SCSU.
- The graduation rate at SCSU is higher than Coppin State University (44% vs. 15%)
- Graduates from Southern Connecticut State University earn on average $7,500 more per year than Coppin graduates after ten years. ($45,800 vs. $38,300)
- Coppin State University students graduate with a $750 lower median federal student loan debt than SCSU graduates. ($22,500 vs. $23,250)
- Coppin graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than SCSU graduates. ($232 vs. $240)
- More SCSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Coppin students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/