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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 | Governors State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SCSU | GSU | ||
| Location | New Haven, CT | University Park, IL | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 8,889 | 4,427 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | southernct.edu | govst.edu | ||
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Costs |
SCSU | GSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $7,512 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $15,024 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,076 | $11,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,712 | $9,833 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,308 | $11,987 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 100% |
Admission |
SCSU | GSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,316 | 1,865 | ||
| Admitted | 6,896 | 1,072 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.9% | 57.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16% | 29.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 830/1060 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
SCSU | GSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SCSU | GSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,800 | $42,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 48% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $17,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $178 |
Diversity |
SCSU | GSU | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 36% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 38% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 9% |
Students |
SCSU | GSU | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 3% | ||
Campus |
SCSU | GSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southern Connecticut State University is larger than than GSU based on total student enrollment (8,889 students vs. 4,427 students)
SCSU vs. GSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SCSU or GSU?
- Governors State University is 16.1% more expensive to attend than SCSU for in-state tuition ($7,512.00 vs. $6,470.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.8% higher at SCSU than Governors State University ($19,358.00 vs. $15,024.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Governors State University than SCSU ($9,833 vs. $18,712)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Governors State University are 28% lower than costs at Southern Connecticut State University ($11,000 vs. $14,076)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Governors State University than Southern Connecticut State University (100% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Governors State University students is 64% larger than aid received Southern Connecticut State University ($11,987 vs. $7,308)
SCSU vs. GSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SCSU or GSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between GSU or SCSU .
- The average SAT score at Southern Connecticut State University (918) is 7 points higher than at GSU (911)
- Incoming SCSU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at GSU (19)
- Accepted freshman GSU students have a 0.8 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at SCSU (3.2)
- SCSU has a higher acceptance rate (82.9%) than GSU (57.5%)
SCSU vs. GSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SCSU or GSU? 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 GSU and SCSU.
- Graduates from Southern Connecticut State University earn on average $3,200 more per year than GSU graduates after ten years. ($45,800 vs. $42,600)
- Governors State University students graduate with a $6,000 lower median federal student loan debt than SCSU graduates. ($17,250 vs. $23,250)
- GSU graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than SCSU graduates. ($178 vs. $240)
- More SCSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former GSU students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/