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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 | Goddard College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SCSU | Goddard College | ||
| Location | New Haven, CT | Plainfield, VT | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 8,889 | 320 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | southernct.edu | goddard.edu | ||
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Costs |
SCSU | Goddard College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $18,212 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $18,212 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,076 | $2,100 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,712 | $17,931 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,308 | $10,002 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 67% |
Admission |
SCSU | Goddard College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,316 | 21 | ||
| Admitted | 6,896 | 18 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.9% | 85.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16% | 66.7% | ||
| 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 | Goddard College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SCSU | Goddard College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,800 | $34,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $20,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $214 |
Diversity |
SCSU | Goddard College | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 28% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 72% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 18% |
Students |
SCSU | Goddard College | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 0% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 100% | ||
Campus |
SCSU | Goddard College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southern Connecticut State University is larger than than Goddard College based on total student enrollment (8,889 students vs. 320 students)
SCSU vs. Goddard College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SCSU or Goddard College?
- Goddard College is 181.5% more expensive to attend than SCSU for in-state tuition ($18,212.00 vs. $6,470.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.3% higher at SCSU than Goddard College ($19,358.00 vs. $18,212.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Goddard College than SCSU ($17,931 vs. $18,712)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Goddard College are 570.3% lower than costs at Southern Connecticut State University ($2,100 vs. $14,076)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Connecticut State University than Goddard College (81% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Goddard College students is 36.9% larger than aid received Southern Connecticut State University ($10,002 vs. $7,308)
SCSU vs. Goddard College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SCSU or Goddard College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Goddard College or SCSU .
- Goddard College has a higher acceptance rate (85.7%) than SCSU (82.9%)
SCSU vs. Goddard College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SCSU or Goddard 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 Goddard College and SCSU.
- Graduates from Southern Connecticut State University earn on average $11,300 more per year than Goddard College graduates after ten years. ($45,800 vs. $34,500)
- Goddard College students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than SCSU graduates. ($20,750 vs. $23,250)
- Goddard College graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than SCSU graduates. ($214 vs. $240)
- More SCSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Goddard College students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/