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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 | Gulf Coast State College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SCSU | GCSC | ||
| Location | New Haven, CT | Panama City, FL | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,889 | 4,694 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | southernct.edu | gulfcoast.edu | ||
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Costs |
SCSU | GCSC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $1,750 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $7,065 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,076 | $9,378 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,712 | $5,725 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,308 | $6,024 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 99% |
Admission |
SCSU | GCSC | ||
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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 | GCSC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SCSU | GCSC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,800 | $32,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 39% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $9,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $93 |
Diversity |
SCSU | GCSC | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 3% |
Students |
SCSU | GCSC | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 7% | ||
Campus |
SCSU | GCSC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| 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 GCSC based on total student enrollment (8,889 students vs. 4,694 students)
SCSU vs. GCSC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SCSU or GCSC?
- Southern Connecticut State University is 269.7% more expensive to attend than GCSC for in-state tuition ($6,470.00 vs. $1,750.00)
- Out of state tuition is 174% higher at SCSU than Gulf Coast State College ($19,358.00 vs. $7,065.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Gulf Coast State College than SCSU ($5,725 vs. $18,712)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gulf Coast State College are 50.1% lower than costs at Southern Connecticut State University ($9,378 vs. $14,076)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gulf Coast State College than Southern Connecticut State University (99% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Connecticut State University students is 21.3% larger than aid received Gulf Coast State College ($7,308 vs. $6,024)
Which college is harder to get into, SCSU or GCSC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between GCSC or SCSU .
SCSU vs. GCSC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SCSU or GCSC? 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 GCSC and SCSU.
- Graduates from Southern Connecticut State University earn on average $13,800 more per year than GCSC graduates after ten years. ($45,800 vs. $32,000)
- Gulf Coast State College students graduate with a $14,250 lower median federal student loan debt than SCSU graduates. ($9,000 vs. $23,250)
- GCSC graduates are paying $147 less per month on federal student loans than SCSU graduates. ($93 vs. $240)
- More SCSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former GCSC 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/