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Overview |
SCSU | Hesser College | ||
| Location | New Haven, CT | Manchester, NH | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,889 | 751 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | southernct.edu | hesser.edu | ||
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Costs |
SCSU | Hesser College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $9,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $9,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,076 | $5,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,712 | $11,834 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,308 | $5,505 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 68% |
Admission |
SCSU | Hesser 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) | Not applicable | ||
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Academics |
SCSU | Hesser College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SCSU | Hesser College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,800 | $33,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 40% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $19,701 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $203 |
Diversity |
SCSU | Hesser College | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 3% |
Students |
SCSU | Hesser College | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | - | ||
Campus |
SCSU | Hesser College | ||
| 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 Hesser College based on total student enrollment (8,889 students vs. 751 students)
SCSU vs. Hesser College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SCSU or Hesser College?
- Hesser College is 39.1% more expensive to attend than SCSU for in-state tuition ($9,000.00 vs. $6,470.00)
- Out of state tuition is 115.1% higher at SCSU than Hesser College ($19,358.00 vs. $9,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hesser College than SCSU ($11,834 vs. $18,712)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hesser College are 151.4% lower than costs at Southern Connecticut State University ($5,600 vs. $14,076)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Connecticut State University than Hesser College (81% vs. 68%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Connecticut State University students is 32.8% larger than aid received Hesser College ($7,308 vs. $5,505)
Which college is harder to get into, SCSU or Hesser College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hesser College or SCSU .
SCSU vs. Hesser College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SCSU or Hesser 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 Hesser College and SCSU.
- Graduates from Southern Connecticut State University earn on average $12,800 more per year than Hesser College graduates after ten years. ($45,800 vs. $33,000)
- Hesser College students graduate with a $3,549 lower median federal student loan debt than SCSU graduates. ($19,701 vs. $23,250)
- Hesser College graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than SCSU graduates. ($203 vs. $240)
- More SCSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hesser College students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/