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CCSU ECSU UNH Quinnipiac WestConn SHU University of Bridgeport Southern New Hampshire University UConn East Stroudsburg University Jackson State University UHart| Southern Connecticut State University | Purdue Global Maine Campus | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SCSU | Purdue Global-Maine Campus | ||
| Location | New Haven, CT | S Portland, ME | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,889 | 503 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | southernct.edu | kaplanuniversity.edu | ||
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Costs |
SCSU | Purdue Global-Maine Campus | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $13,356 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $13,356 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,076 | $4,959 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,712 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,308 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 0% |
Admission |
SCSU | Purdue Global-Maine Campus | ||
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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 | Purdue Global-Maine Campus | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SCSU | Purdue Global-Maine Campus | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,800 | $39,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 25% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $28,965 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $299 |
Diversity |
SCSU | Purdue Global-Maine Campus | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 18% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 82% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 6% |
Students |
SCSU | Purdue Global-Maine Campus | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 33% | ||
Campus |
SCSU | Purdue Global-Maine Campus | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Southern Connecticut State University is larger than than Purdue Global-Maine Campus based on total student enrollment (8,889 students vs. 503 students)
SCSU vs. Purdue Global-Maine Campus Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SCSU or Purdue Global-Maine Campus?
- Purdue Global Maine Campus is 106.4% more expensive to attend than SCSU for in-state tuition ($13,356.00 vs. $6,470.00)
- Out of state tuition is 44.9% higher at SCSU than Purdue Global Maine Campus ($19,358.00 vs. $13,356.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Purdue Global Maine Campus are 183.8% lower than costs at Southern Connecticut State University ($4,959 vs. $14,076)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Connecticut State University than Purdue Global Maine Campus (81% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Connecticut State University students is ?% larger than aid received Purdue Global Maine Campus ($7,308 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, SCSU or Purdue Global-Maine Campus? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Purdue Global-Maine Campus or SCSU .
SCSU vs. Purdue Global-Maine Campus Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SCSU or Purdue Global-Maine Campus? 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 Purdue Global-Maine Campus and SCSU.
- Graduates from Southern Connecticut State University earn on average $6,400 more per year than Purdue Global-Maine Campus graduates after ten years. ($45,800 vs. $39,400)
- Southern Connecticut State University students graduate with a $5,715 lower median federal student loan debt than Purdue Global-Maine Campus graduates. ($23,250 vs. $28,965)
- SCSU graduates are paying $59 less per month on federal student loans than Purdue Global-Maine Campus graduates. ($240 vs. $299)
- More SCSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Purdue Global-Maine Campus students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/