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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 | Lyndon State College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SCSU | Lyndon State College | ||
| Location | New Haven, CT | Lyndonville, VT | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,889 | 1,147 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | southernct.edu | lyndonstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
SCSU | Lyndon State College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $10,632 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $22,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,076 | $10,290 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,712 | $13,304 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,308 | $8,981 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 94% |
Admission |
SCSU | Lyndon State College | ||
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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 | 3.11 | ||
| 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 | Lyndon State College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SCSU | Lyndon State College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,800 | $35,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $26,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $276 |
Diversity |
SCSU | Lyndon State College | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 5% |
Students |
SCSU | Lyndon State College | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | - | ||
Campus |
SCSU | Lyndon State College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southern Connecticut State University is larger than than Lyndon State College based on total student enrollment (8,889 students vs. 1,147 students)
SCSU vs. Lyndon State College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SCSU or Lyndon State College?
- Lyndon State College is 64.3% more expensive to attend than SCSU for in-state tuition ($10,632.00 vs. $6,470.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.8% higher at Lyndon State College than Southern Connecticut State University ($22,800.00 vs. $19,358.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lyndon State College than SCSU ($13,304 vs. $18,712)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lyndon State College are 36.8% lower than costs at Southern Connecticut State University ($10,290 vs. $14,076)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lyndon State College than Southern Connecticut State University (94% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lyndon State College students is 22.9% larger than aid received Southern Connecticut State University ($8,981 vs. $7,308)
Which college is harder to get into, SCSU or Lyndon State College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lyndon State College or SCSU .
- The average SAT score at Lyndon State College (937) is 19 points higher than at SCSU (918)
- Incoming SCSU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at Lyndon State College (18)
- Accepted freshman SCSU students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.2) than students at Lyndon State College (3.11)
SCSU vs. Lyndon State College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SCSU or Lyndon 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 Lyndon State College and SCSU.
- The graduation rate at SCSU is higher than Lyndon State College (44% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Southern Connecticut State University earn on average $10,100 more per year than Lyndon State College graduates after ten years. ($45,800 vs. $35,700)
- Southern Connecticut State University students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Lyndon State College graduates. ($23,250 vs. $26,750)
- SCSU graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than Lyndon State College graduates. ($240 vs. $276)
- More Lyndon State College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SCSU students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/