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CCSU ECSU UNH Quinnipiac WestConn SHU Bennington University of Bridgeport UConn East Stroudsburg University Jackson State University Clark University| Southern Connecticut State University | Hampshire College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SCSU | Hampshire College | ||
| Location | New Haven, CT | Amherst, MA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 8,889 | 508 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | southernct.edu | hampshire.edu | ||
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Costs |
SCSU | Hampshire College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $52,714 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $52,714 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,076 | $14,432 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,712 | $24,087 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,308 | $44,835 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 100% |
Admission |
SCSU | Hampshire College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,316 | 2,090 | ||
| Admitted | 6,896 | 1,440 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.9% | 68.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16% | 15.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
SCSU | Hampshire College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SCSU | Hampshire College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,800 | $37,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $23,531 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $243 |
Diversity |
SCSU | Hampshire College | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 7% | ||
| % International | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 4% |
Students |
SCSU | Hampshire College | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 27% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 68% | ||
Campus |
SCSU | Hampshire College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Southern Connecticut State University is larger than than Hampshire College based on total student enrollment (8,889 students vs. 508 students)
SCSU vs. Hampshire College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SCSU or Hampshire College?
- Hampshire College is 714.7% more expensive to attend than SCSU for in-state tuition ($52,714.00 vs. $6,470.00)
- Out of state tuition is 172.3% higher at Hampshire College than Southern Connecticut State University ($52,714.00 vs. $19,358.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Connecticut State University than Hampshire College ($18,712 vs. $24,087)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Connecticut State University are 2.5% lower than costs at Hampshire College ($14,076 vs. $14,432)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hampshire College than Southern Connecticut State University (100% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hampshire College students is 513.5% larger than aid received Southern Connecticut State University ($44,835 vs. $7,308)
SCSU vs. Hampshire College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SCSU or Hampshire College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hampshire College or SCSU .
- SCSU has a higher acceptance rate (82.9%) than Hampshire College (68.9%)
SCSU vs. Hampshire College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SCSU or Hampshire 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 Hampshire College and SCSU.
- The graduation rate at Hampshire College is higher than Southern Connecticut State University (61% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Southern Connecticut State University earn on average $8,700 more per year than Hampshire College graduates after ten years. ($45,800 vs. $37,100)
- Southern Connecticut State University students graduate with a $281 lower median federal student loan debt than Hampshire College graduates. ($23,250 vs. $23,531)
- SCSU graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than Hampshire College graduates. ($240 vs. $243)
- More Hampshire College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SCSU students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/