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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 | Curtis Institute of Music | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SCSU | Curtis Institute of Music | ||
| Location | New Haven, CT | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,889 | 151 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | southernct.edu | curtis.edu | ||
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Costs |
SCSU | Curtis Institute of Music | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $0 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $0 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,076 | $19,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,712 | $20,005 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,308 | $9,831 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 100% |
Admission |
SCSU | Curtis Institute of Music | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,316 | 414 | ||
| Admitted | 6,896 | 40 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.9% | 9.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16% | 82.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
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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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Dec 18, 2024 |
Academics |
SCSU | Curtis Institute of Music | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 2:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SCSU | Curtis Institute of Music | ||
| 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 | Curtis Institute of Music | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 56% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 44% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 37% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 37% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 0% |
Students |
SCSU | Curtis Institute of Music | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 3% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 58% | ||
Campus |
SCSU | Curtis Institute of Music | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southern Connecticut State University is larger than than Curtis Institute of Music based on total student enrollment (8,889 students vs. 151 students)
SCSU vs. Curtis Institute of Music Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SCSU or Curtis Institute of Music?
- Southern Connecticut State University is ?% more expensive to attend than Curtis Institute of Music for in-state tuition ($6,470.00 vs. $0.00)
- Out of state tuition is ?% higher at SCSU than Curtis Institute of Music ($19,358.00 vs. $0.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Connecticut State University than Curtis Institute of Music ($18,712 vs. $20,005)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Connecticut State University are 35% lower than costs at Curtis Institute of Music ($14,076 vs. $19,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Curtis Institute of Music than Southern Connecticut State University (100% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Curtis Institute of Music students is 34.5% larger than aid received Southern Connecticut State University ($9,831 vs. $7,308)
SCSU vs. Curtis Institute of Music Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SCSU or Curtis Institute of Music? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Curtis Institute of Music or SCSU .
- SCSU has a higher acceptance rate (82.9%) than Curtis Institute of Music (9.7%)
SCSU vs. Curtis Institute of Music Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SCSU or Curtis Institute of Music? 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 Curtis Institute of Music and SCSU.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/