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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 | Dalton State College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SCSU | DSC | ||
| Location | New Haven, CT | Dalton, GA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,889 | 4,527 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | southernct.edu | daltonstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
SCSU | DSC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $2,563 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $9,469 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,076 | $10,019 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,712 | $5,532 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,308 | $6,967 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 99% |
Admission |
SCSU | DSC | ||
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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 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
SCSU | DSC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SCSU | DSC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 16% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,800 | $32,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 42% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $14,887 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $153 |
Diversity |
SCSU | DSC | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 22% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 4% |
Students |
SCSU | DSC | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 1% | ||
Campus |
SCSU | DSC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southern Connecticut State University is larger than than DSC based on total student enrollment (8,889 students vs. 4,527 students)
SCSU vs. DSC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SCSU or DSC?
- Southern Connecticut State University is 152.4% more expensive to attend than DSC for in-state tuition ($6,470.00 vs. $2,563.00)
- Out of state tuition is 104.4% higher at SCSU than Dalton State College ($19,358.00 vs. $9,469.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Dalton State College than SCSU ($5,532 vs. $18,712)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Dalton State College are 40.5% lower than costs at Southern Connecticut State University ($10,019 vs. $14,076)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Dalton State College than Southern Connecticut State University (99% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Connecticut State University students is 4.9% larger than aid received Dalton State College ($7,308 vs. $6,967)
Which college is harder to get into, SCSU or DSC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between DSC or SCSU .
- Accepted freshman SCSU students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.2) than students at DSC (3.1)
SCSU vs. DSC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SCSU or DSC? 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 DSC and SCSU.
- The graduation rate at SCSU is higher than Dalton State College (44% vs. 16%)
- Graduates from Southern Connecticut State University earn on average $13,300 more per year than DSC graduates after ten years. ($45,800 vs. $32,500)
- Dalton State College students graduate with a $8,363 lower median federal student loan debt than SCSU graduates. ($14,887 vs. $23,250)
- DSC graduates are paying $87 less per month on federal student loans than SCSU graduates. ($153 vs. $240)
- More SCSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former DSC students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/