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Overview |
SCSU | Maria College of Albany | ||
| Location | New Haven, CT | Albany, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,820 | 752 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | southernct.edu | mariacollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
SCSU | Maria College of Albany | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,664 | $16,980 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,940 | $16,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,700 | $9,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,870 | $17,290 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,786 | $8,521 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 77% | 81% |
Admission |
SCSU | Maria College of Albany | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,303 | 256 | ||
| Admitted | 6,735 | 156 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.1% | 60.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.2% | 29.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 2.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | C+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 965/1095 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
SCSU | Maria College of Albany | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 5:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SCSU | Maria College of Albany | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,800 | $43,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $20,118 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $208 |
Diversity |
SCSU | Maria College of Albany | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 17% | 6% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 21% |
Students |
SCSU | Maria College of Albany | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 2% | ||
Campus |
SCSU | Maria College of Albany | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southern Connecticut State University is larger than than Maria College of Albany based on total student enrollment (8,820 students vs. 752 students)
SCSU vs. Maria College of Albany Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SCSU or Maria College of Albany?
- Maria College of Albany is 154.8% more expensive to attend than SCSU for in-state tuition ($16,980.00 vs. $6,664.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.4% higher at SCSU than Maria College of Albany ($19,940.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Maria College of Albany than SCSU ($17,290 vs. $19,870)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Maria College of Albany are 54.7% lower than costs at Southern Connecticut State University ($9,500 vs. $14,700)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Maria College of Albany than Southern Connecticut State University (81% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Connecticut State University students is 3.1% larger than aid received Maria College of Albany ($8,786 vs. $8,521)
SCSU vs. Maria College of Albany Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SCSU or Maria College of Albany? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Maria College of Albany or SCSU .
- Accepted freshman SCSU students have a 0.7 point higher average high school GPA (3.2) than students at Maria College of Albany (2.5)
- SCSU has a higher acceptance rate (81.1%) than Maria College of Albany (60.9%)
SCSU vs. Maria College of Albany Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SCSU or Maria College of Albany? 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 Maria College of Albany and SCSU.
- Graduates from Southern Connecticut State University earn on average $2,400 more per year than Maria College of Albany graduates after ten years. ($45,800 vs. $43,400)
- Maria College of Albany students graduate with a $3,132 lower median federal student loan debt than SCSU graduates. ($20,118 vs. $23,250)
- Maria College of Albany graduates are paying $32 less per month on federal student loans than SCSU graduates. ($208 vs. $240)
- More SCSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Maria College of Albany students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/