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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 | Great Basin College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SCSU | Great Basin College | ||
| Location | New Haven, CT | Elko, NV | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,889 | 3,197 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | southernct.edu | gbcnv.edu | ||
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Costs |
SCSU | Great Basin College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $3,608 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $12,872 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,076 | $6,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,712 | $7,058 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,308 | $5,865 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 68% |
Admission |
SCSU | Great Basin College | ||
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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 | - | ||
| 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) | |||
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Academics |
SCSU | Great Basin College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SCSU | Great Basin College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 8% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,800 | $36,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 39% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $9,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $98 |
Diversity |
SCSU | Great Basin College | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 19% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 5% |
Students |
SCSU | Great Basin College | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 9% | ||
Campus |
SCSU | Great Basin College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southern Connecticut State University is larger than than Great Basin College based on total student enrollment (8,889 students vs. 3,197 students)
SCSU vs. Great Basin College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SCSU or Great Basin College?
- Southern Connecticut State University is 79.3% more expensive to attend than Great Basin College for in-state tuition ($6,470.00 vs. $3,608.00)
- Out of state tuition is 50.4% higher at SCSU than Great Basin College ($19,358.00 vs. $12,872.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Great Basin College than SCSU ($7,058 vs. $18,712)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Great Basin College are 134.6% lower than costs at Southern Connecticut State University ($6,000 vs. $14,076)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Connecticut State University than Great Basin College (81% vs. 68%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Connecticut State University students is 24.6% larger than aid received Great Basin College ($7,308 vs. $5,865)
Which college is harder to get into, SCSU or Great Basin College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Great Basin College or SCSU .
SCSU vs. Great Basin College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SCSU or Great Basin 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 Great Basin College and SCSU.
- The graduation rate at SCSU is higher than Great Basin College (44% vs. 8%)
- Graduates from Southern Connecticut State University earn on average $9,000 more per year than Great Basin College graduates after ten years. ($45,800 vs. $36,800)
- Great Basin College students graduate with a $13,750 lower median federal student loan debt than SCSU graduates. ($9,500 vs. $23,250)
- Great Basin College graduates are paying $142 less per month on federal student loans than SCSU graduates. ($98 vs. $240)
- More SCSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Great Basin College students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 39%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/