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CCSU ECSU Adelphi University UNH Quinnipiac WestConn SHU Queens College University of Bridgeport UConn East Stroudsburg University Long Island University-C W Post Campus| Southern Connecticut State University | Long Island University Brooklyn Campus | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SCSU | Long Island University-Brooklyn Campus | ||
| Location | New Haven, CT | Brooklyn, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,889 | 6,982 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | southernct.edu | liu.edu | ||
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Costs |
SCSU | Long Island University-Brooklyn Campus | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $35,038 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $35,038 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,076 | $13,720 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,712 | $26,771 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,308 | $20,201 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 93% |
Admission |
SCSU | Long Island University-Brooklyn Campus | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,316 | - | ||
| Admitted | 6,896 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.9% | |||
| Enrolled % | 16% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.37 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Required | ||
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Academics |
SCSU | Long Island University-Brooklyn Campus | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SCSU | Long Island University-Brooklyn Campus | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 20% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,800 | $54,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $263 |
Diversity |
SCSU | Long Island University-Brooklyn Campus | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 20% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 28% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 16% |
Students |
SCSU | Long Island University-Brooklyn Campus | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | - | ||
Campus |
SCSU | Long Island University-Brooklyn Campus | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Southern Connecticut State University is larger than than Long Island University-Brooklyn Campus based on total student enrollment (8,889 students vs. 6,982 students)
SCSU vs. Long Island University-Brooklyn Campus Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SCSU or Long Island University-Brooklyn Campus?
- Long Island University Brooklyn Campus is 441.5% more expensive to attend than SCSU for in-state tuition ($35,038.00 vs. $6,470.00)
- Out of state tuition is 81% higher at Long Island University-Brooklyn Campus than Southern Connecticut State University ($35,038.00 vs. $19,358.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Connecticut State University than Long Island University-Brooklyn Campus ($18,712 vs. $26,771)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Long Island University Brooklyn Campus are 2.6% lower than costs at Southern Connecticut State University ($13,720 vs. $14,076)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Long Island University Brooklyn Campus than Southern Connecticut State University (93% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Long Island University Brooklyn Campus students is 176.4% larger than aid received Southern Connecticut State University ($20,201 vs. $7,308)
Which college is harder to get into, SCSU or Long Island University-Brooklyn Campus? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Long Island University-Brooklyn Campus or SCSU .
- Accepted freshman Long Island University-Brooklyn Campus students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.37) than students at SCSU (3.2)
SCSU vs. Long Island University-Brooklyn Campus Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SCSU or Long Island University-Brooklyn 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 Long Island University-Brooklyn Campus and SCSU.
- The graduation rate at SCSU is higher than Long Island University Brooklyn Campus (44% vs. 20%)
- Graduates from Long Island University Brooklyn Campus earn on average $8,800 more per year than SCSU graduates after ten years. ($54,600 vs. $45,800)
- Southern Connecticut State University students graduate with a $2,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Long Island University-Brooklyn Campus graduates. ($23,250 vs. $25,500)
- SCSU graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than Long Island University-Brooklyn Campus graduates. ($240 vs. $263)
- More SCSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Long Island University-Brooklyn Campus students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/