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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 | Lake Washington Institute of Technology | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SCSU | Lake Washington Institute of Technology | ||
| Location | New Haven, CT | Kirkland, WA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,889 | 3,150 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | southernct.edu | lwtech.edu | ||
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Costs |
SCSU | Lake Washington Institute of Technology | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $3,102 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $8,299 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,076 | $11,274 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,712 | $9,694 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,308 | $6,890 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 39% |
Admission |
SCSU | Lake Washington Institute of Technology | ||
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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 | Lake Washington Institute of Technology | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SCSU | Lake Washington Institute of Technology | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,800 | $44,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $15,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $160 |
Diversity |
SCSU | Lake Washington Institute of Technology | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 6% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 8% |
Students |
SCSU | Lake Washington Institute of Technology | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 2% | ||
Campus |
SCSU | Lake Washington Institute of Technology | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Southern Connecticut State University is larger than than Lake Washington Institute of Technology based on total student enrollment (8,889 students vs. 3,150 students)
SCSU vs. Lake Washington Institute of Technology Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SCSU or Lake Washington Institute of Technology?
- Southern Connecticut State University is 108.6% more expensive to attend than Lake Washington Institute of Technology for in-state tuition ($6,470.00 vs. $3,102.00)
- Out of state tuition is 133.3% higher at SCSU than Lake Washington Institute of Technology ($19,358.00 vs. $8,299.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lake Washington Institute of Technology than SCSU ($9,694 vs. $18,712)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lake Washington Institute of Technology are 24.9% lower than costs at Southern Connecticut State University ($11,274 vs. $14,076)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Connecticut State University than Lake Washington Institute of Technology (81% vs. 39%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Connecticut State University students is 6.1% larger than aid received Lake Washington Institute of Technology ($7,308 vs. $6,890)
Which college is harder to get into, SCSU or Lake Washington Institute of Technology? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lake Washington Institute of Technology or SCSU .
SCSU vs. Lake Washington Institute of Technology Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SCSU or Lake Washington Institute of Technology? 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 Lake Washington Institute of Technology and SCSU.
- Graduates from Southern Connecticut State University earn on average $900 more per year than Lake Washington Institute of Technology graduates after ten years. ($45,800 vs. $44,900)
- Lake Washington Institute of Technology students graduate with a $7,750 lower median federal student loan debt than SCSU graduates. ($15,500 vs. $23,250)
- Lake Washington Institute of Technology graduates are paying $80 less per month on federal student loans than SCSU graduates. ($160 vs. $240)
- More SCSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lake Washington Institute of Technology students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/