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CCSU ECSU UNH Quinnipiac WestConn SHU University of Bridgeport UConn FGCU East Stroudsburg University Jackson State University SCF| Southern Connecticut State University | Florida SouthWestern State College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SCSU | FSW | ||
| Location | New Haven, CT | Fort Myers, FL | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,889 | 14,326 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | southernct.edu | edison.edu | ||
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Costs |
SCSU | FSW | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $2,436 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $9,750 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,076 | $10,044 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,712 | $7,792 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,308 | $5,728 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 98% |
Admission |
SCSU | FSW | ||
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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 | 3.06 | ||
| 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) | |||
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Academics |
SCSU | FSW | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 27:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SCSU | FSW | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,800 | $37,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $9,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $93 |
Diversity |
SCSU | FSW | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 28% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 4% |
Students |
SCSU | FSW | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 0% | ||
Campus |
SCSU | FSW | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Florida SouthWestern State College is larger than than SCSU based on total student enrollment (14,326 students vs. 8,889 students)
SCSU vs. FSW Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SCSU or FSW?
- Southern Connecticut State University is 165.6% more expensive to attend than FSW for in-state tuition ($6,470.00 vs. $2,436.00)
- Out of state tuition is 98.5% higher at SCSU than Florida SouthWestern State College ($19,358.00 vs. $9,750.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Florida SouthWestern State College than SCSU ($7,792 vs. $18,712)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Florida SouthWestern State College are 40.1% lower than costs at Southern Connecticut State University ($10,044 vs. $14,076)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Florida SouthWestern State College than Southern Connecticut State University (98% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Connecticut State University students is 27.6% larger than aid received Florida SouthWestern State College ($7,308 vs. $5,728)
Which college is harder to get into, SCSU or FSW? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between FSW or SCSU .
- Accepted freshman SCSU students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.2) than students at FSW (3.06)
SCSU vs. FSW Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SCSU or FSW? 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 FSW and SCSU.
- Graduates from Southern Connecticut State University earn on average $8,400 more per year than FSW graduates after ten years. ($45,800 vs. $37,400)
- Florida SouthWestern State College students graduate with a $14,250 lower median federal student loan debt than SCSU graduates. ($9,000 vs. $23,250)
- FSW 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 FSW students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/