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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 | Johnson State College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SCSU | Johnson State College | ||
| Location | New Haven, CT | Johnson, VT | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 8,889 | 1,779 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | southernct.edu | jsc.edu | ||
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Costs |
SCSU | Johnson State College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $11,592 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $25,680 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,076 | $12,404 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,712 | $15,546 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,308 | $12,740 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 98% |
Admission |
SCSU | Johnson State College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,316 | 3,031 | ||
| Admitted | 6,896 | 2,209 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.9% | 72.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16% | 11.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.32 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | 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) | ||
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Academics |
SCSU | Johnson State College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SCSU | Johnson State College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 30% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,800 | $33,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $23,819 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $246 |
Diversity |
SCSU | Johnson State College | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 7% |
Students |
SCSU | Johnson State College | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 47% | ||
Campus |
SCSU | Johnson State College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southern Connecticut State University is larger than than Johnson State College based on total student enrollment (8,889 students vs. 1,779 students)
SCSU vs. Johnson State College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SCSU or Johnson State College?
- Johnson State College is 79.2% more expensive to attend than SCSU for in-state tuition ($11,592.00 vs. $6,470.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32.7% higher at Johnson State College than Southern Connecticut State University ($25,680.00 vs. $19,358.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Johnson State College than SCSU ($15,546 vs. $18,712)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Johnson State College are 13.5% lower than costs at Southern Connecticut State University ($12,404 vs. $14,076)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Johnson State College than Southern Connecticut State University (98% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Johnson State College students is 74.3% larger than aid received Southern Connecticut State University ($12,740 vs. $7,308)
SCSU vs. Johnson State College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SCSU or Johnson State College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Johnson State College or SCSU .
- The average SAT score at Johnson State College (975) is 57 points higher than at SCSU (918)
- Incoming SCSU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at Johnson State College (18)
- Accepted freshman Johnson State College students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.32) than students at SCSU (3.2)
- SCSU has a higher acceptance rate (82.9%) than Johnson State College (72.9%)
SCSU vs. Johnson State College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SCSU or Johnson State 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 Johnson State College and SCSU.
- The graduation rate at SCSU is higher than Johnson State College (44% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from Southern Connecticut State University earn on average $11,900 more per year than Johnson State College graduates after ten years. ($45,800 vs. $33,900)
- Southern Connecticut State University students graduate with a $569 lower median federal student loan debt than Johnson State College graduates. ($23,250 vs. $23,819)
- SCSU graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than Johnson State College graduates. ($240 vs. $246)
- More SCSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Johnson State College students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/