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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 | Green Mountain College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SCSU | Green Mountain College | ||
| Location | New Haven, CT | Poultney, VT | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 8,889 | 701 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | southernct.edu | greenmtn.edu | ||
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Costs |
SCSU | Green Mountain College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $35,560 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $35,560 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,076 | $11,722 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,712 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,308 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 0% |
Admission |
SCSU | Green Mountain College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,316 | - | ||
| Admitted | 6,896 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.9% | |||
| Enrolled % | 16% | |||
| 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 | Green Mountain College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SCSU | Green Mountain College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,800 | $34,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $237 |
Diversity |
SCSU | Green Mountain College | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 34% |
Students |
SCSU | Green Mountain College | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 13% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 78% | ||
Campus |
SCSU | Green Mountain 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 Green Mountain College based on total student enrollment (8,889 students vs. 701 students)
SCSU vs. Green Mountain College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SCSU or Green Mountain College?
- Green Mountain College is 449.6% more expensive to attend than SCSU for in-state tuition ($35,560.00 vs. $6,470.00)
- Out of state tuition is 83.7% higher at Green Mountain College than Southern Connecticut State University ($35,560.00 vs. $19,358.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Green Mountain College are 20.1% lower than costs at Southern Connecticut State University ($11,722 vs. $14,076)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Connecticut State University than Green Mountain College (81% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Connecticut State University students is ?% larger than aid received Green Mountain College ($7,308 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, SCSU or Green Mountain College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Green Mountain College or SCSU .
SCSU vs. Green Mountain College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SCSU or Green Mountain 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 Green Mountain College and SCSU.
- The graduation rate at SCSU is the same as at Green Mountain College (44% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Southern Connecticut State University earn on average $11,400 more per year than Green Mountain College graduates after ten years. ($45,800 vs. $34,400)
- Green Mountain College students graduate with a $250 lower median federal student loan debt than SCSU graduates. ($23,000 vs. $23,250)
- Green Mountain College graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than SCSU graduates. ($237 vs. $240)
- More Green Mountain College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SCSU students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/