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CCSU ECSU UNH Quinnipiac WestConn SHU University of Bridgeport UConn East Stroudsburg University Jackson State University UHart Wilmington University| Southern Connecticut State University | Goldey Beacom College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SCSU | Goldey-Beacom College | ||
| Location | New Haven, CT | Wilmington, DE | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,889 | 1,012 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | southernct.edu | gbc.edu | ||
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Costs |
SCSU | Goldey-Beacom College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $13,050 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $13,050 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,076 | $11,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,712 | $13,454 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,308 | $9,739 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 98% |
Admission |
SCSU | Goldey-Beacom College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,316 | 625 | ||
| Admitted | 6,896 | 392 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.9% | 62.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16% | 26.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 2.9 | ||
| 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 | Goldey-Beacom College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SCSU | Goldey-Beacom College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,800 | $44,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $23,675 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $244 |
Diversity |
SCSU | Goldey-Beacom College | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 27% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 6% | ||
| % International | 0% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 7% |
Students |
SCSU | Goldey-Beacom College | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 40% | ||
Campus |
SCSU | Goldey-Beacom College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southern Connecticut State University is larger than than Goldey-Beacom College based on total student enrollment (8,889 students vs. 1,012 students)
SCSU vs. Goldey-Beacom College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SCSU or Goldey-Beacom College?
- Goldey Beacom College is 101.7% more expensive to attend than SCSU for in-state tuition ($13,050.00 vs. $6,470.00)
- Out of state tuition is 48.3% higher at SCSU than Goldey Beacom College ($19,358.00 vs. $13,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Goldey Beacom College than SCSU ($13,454 vs. $18,712)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Goldey Beacom College are 21.3% lower than costs at Southern Connecticut State University ($11,600 vs. $14,076)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Goldey Beacom College than Southern Connecticut State University (98% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Goldey Beacom College students is 33.3% larger than aid received Southern Connecticut State University ($9,739 vs. $7,308)
SCSU vs. Goldey-Beacom College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SCSU or Goldey-Beacom College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Goldey-Beacom College or SCSU .
- Accepted freshman SCSU students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.2) than students at Goldey-Beacom College (2.9)
- SCSU has a higher acceptance rate (82.9%) than Goldey-Beacom College (62.7%)
SCSU vs. Goldey-Beacom College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SCSU or Goldey-Beacom 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 Goldey-Beacom College and SCSU.
- The graduation rate at Goldey-Beacom College is higher than Southern Connecticut State University (50% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Southern Connecticut State University earn on average $1,200 more per year than Goldey-Beacom College graduates after ten years. ($45,800 vs. $44,600)
- Southern Connecticut State University students graduate with a $425 lower median federal student loan debt than Goldey-Beacom College graduates. ($23,250 vs. $23,675)
- SCSU graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than Goldey-Beacom College graduates. ($240 vs. $244)
- More SCSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Goldey-Beacom College students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/