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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 | Maine College of Art | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SCSU | Maine College of Art | ||
| Location | New Haven, CT | Portland, ME | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,889 | 436 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | southernct.edu | meca.edu | ||
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Costs |
SCSU | Maine College of Art | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $39,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $39,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,076 | $14,440 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,712 | $35,395 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,308 | $20,227 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 100% |
Admission |
SCSU | Maine College of Art | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,316 | 649 | ||
| Admitted | 6,896 | 480 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.9% | 74% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16% | 20.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | 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 | Maine College of Art | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SCSU | Maine College of Art | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,800 | $31,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $279 |
Diversity |
SCSU | Maine College of Art | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 23% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 77% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 3% |
Students |
SCSU | Maine College of Art | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 14% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 85% | ||
Campus |
SCSU | Maine College of Art | ||
| 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 Maine College of Art based on total student enrollment (8,889 students vs. 436 students)
SCSU vs. Maine College of Art Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SCSU or Maine College of Art?
- Maine College of Art is 504.3% more expensive to attend than SCSU for in-state tuition ($39,100.00 vs. $6,470.00)
- Out of state tuition is 102% higher at Maine College of Art than Southern Connecticut State University ($39,100.00 vs. $19,358.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Connecticut State University than Maine College of Art ($18,712 vs. $35,395)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Connecticut State University are 2.6% lower than costs at Maine College of Art ($14,076 vs. $14,440)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Maine College of Art than Southern Connecticut State University (100% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Maine College of Art students is 176.8% larger than aid received Southern Connecticut State University ($20,227 vs. $7,308)
SCSU vs. Maine College of Art Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SCSU or Maine College of Art? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Maine College of Art or SCSU .
- SCSU has a higher acceptance rate (82.9%) than Maine College of Art (74%)
SCSU vs. Maine College of Art Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SCSU or Maine College of Art? 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 Maine College of Art and SCSU.
- The graduation rate at SCSU is higher than Maine College of Art (44% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Southern Connecticut State University earn on average $14,200 more per year than Maine College of Art graduates after ten years. ($45,800 vs. $31,600)
- Southern Connecticut State University students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Maine College of Art graduates. ($23,250 vs. $27,000)
- SCSU graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Maine College of Art graduates. ($240 vs. $279)
- More Maine College of Art graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SCSU students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/