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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 | Davis College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SCSU | Davis College | ||
| Location | New Haven, CT | Johnson City, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,889 | 146 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | southernct.edu | davisny.edu | ||
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Costs |
SCSU | Davis College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $16,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $16,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,076 | $7,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,712 | $14,276 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,308 | $9,004 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 100% |
Admission |
SCSU | Davis College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,316 | 10 | ||
| Admitted | 6,896 | 5 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.9% | 50% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16% | 80% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.18 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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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 | Davis College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SCSU | Davis College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 24% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,800 | $31,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $18,135 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $187 |
Diversity |
SCSU | Davis College | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 58% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 42% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 0% |
Students |
SCSU | Davis College | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 75% | ||
Campus |
SCSU | Davis College | ||
| 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 Davis College based on total student enrollment (8,889 students vs. 146 students)
SCSU vs. Davis College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SCSU or Davis College?
- Davis College is 155% more expensive to attend than SCSU for in-state tuition ($16,500.00 vs. $6,470.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.3% higher at SCSU than Davis College ($19,358.00 vs. $16,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Davis College than SCSU ($14,276 vs. $18,712)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Davis College are 85.2% lower than costs at Southern Connecticut State University ($7,600 vs. $14,076)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Davis College than Southern Connecticut State University (100% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Davis College students is 23.2% larger than aid received Southern Connecticut State University ($9,004 vs. $7,308)
SCSU vs. Davis College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SCSU or Davis College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Davis College or SCSU .
- Accepted freshman SCSU students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.2) than students at Davis College (3.18)
- SCSU has a higher acceptance rate (82.9%) than Davis College (50%)
SCSU vs. Davis College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SCSU or Davis College? 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 Davis College and SCSU.
- The graduation rate at SCSU is higher than Davis College (44% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from Southern Connecticut State University earn on average $14,500 more per year than Davis College graduates after ten years. ($45,800 vs. $31,300)
- Davis College students graduate with a $5,115 lower median federal student loan debt than SCSU graduates. ($18,135 vs. $23,250)
- Davis College graduates are paying $53 less per month on federal student loans than SCSU graduates. ($187 vs. $240)
- More SCSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Davis College students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/