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CCSU ECSU UNH Quinnipiac WestConn SHU City Tech University of Bridgeport UConn East Stroudsburg University York Lehman| Southern Connecticut State University | CUNY Medgar Evers College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SCSU | Medgar | ||
| Location | New Haven, CT | Brooklyn, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,889 | 3,640 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | southernct.edu | cuny.edu | ||
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Costs |
SCSU | Medgar | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $6,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $14,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,076 | $17,919 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,712 | $8,250 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,308 | $8,467 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 97% |
Admission |
SCSU | Medgar | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,316 | 11,553 | ||
| Admitted | 6,896 | 10,126 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.9% | 87.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16% | 5.9% | ||
| 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) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
SCSU | Medgar | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SCSU | Medgar | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,800 | $38,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 41% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $9,033 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $93 |
Diversity |
SCSU | Medgar | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 29% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 71% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 78% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 0% |
Students |
SCSU | Medgar | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 0% | ||
Campus |
SCSU | Medgar | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southern Connecticut State University is larger than than Medgar based on total student enrollment (8,889 students vs. 3,640 students)
SCSU vs. Medgar Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SCSU or Medgar ?
- CUNY Medgar Evers College is 7.1% more expensive to attend than SCSU for in-state tuition ($6,930.00 vs. $6,470.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30.1% higher at SCSU than CUNY Medgar Evers College ($19,358.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Medgar Evers College than SCSU ($8,250 vs. $18,712)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Connecticut State University are 27.3% lower than costs at CUNY Medgar Evers College ($14,076 vs. $17,919)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY Medgar Evers College than Southern Connecticut State University (97% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by CUNY Medgar Evers College students is 15.9% larger than aid received Southern Connecticut State University ($8,467 vs. $7,308)
SCSU vs. Medgar Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SCSU or Medgar ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Medgar or SCSU .
- Medgar has a higher acceptance rate (87.6%) than SCSU (82.9%)
SCSU vs. Medgar Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SCSU or Medgar ? 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 Medgar and SCSU.
- The graduation rate at SCSU is higher than CUNY Medgar Evers College (44% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Southern Connecticut State University earn on average $7,400 more per year than Medgar graduates after ten years. ($45,800 vs. $38,400)
- CUNY Medgar Evers College students graduate with a $14,217 lower median federal student loan debt than SCSU graduates. ($9,033 vs. $23,250)
- Medgar graduates are paying $147 less per month on federal student loans than SCSU graduates. ($93 vs. $240)
- More SCSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Medgar students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/