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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 | Marlboro College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SCSU | Marlboro College | ||
| Location | New Haven, CT | Marlboro, VT | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 8,889 | 142 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | southernct.edu | marlboro.edu | ||
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Costs |
SCSU | Marlboro College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $26,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $26,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,076 | $12,595 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,712 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,308 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 0% |
Admission |
SCSU | Marlboro 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 | - | ||
| 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 | Marlboro College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 4:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SCSU | Marlboro College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,800 | $31,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $279 |
Diversity |
SCSU | Marlboro College | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 14% |
Students |
SCSU | Marlboro College | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 13% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 84% | ||
Campus |
SCSU | Marlboro College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southern Connecticut State University is larger than than Marlboro College based on total student enrollment (8,889 students vs. 142 students)
SCSU vs. Marlboro College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SCSU or Marlboro College?
- Marlboro College is 309.6% more expensive to attend than SCSU for in-state tuition ($26,500.00 vs. $6,470.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36.9% higher at Marlboro College than Southern Connecticut State University ($26,500.00 vs. $19,358.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Marlboro College are 11.8% lower than costs at Southern Connecticut State University ($12,595 vs. $14,076)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Connecticut State University than Marlboro College (81% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Connecticut State University students is ?% larger than aid received Marlboro College ($7,308 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, SCSU or Marlboro College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marlboro College or SCSU .
SCSU vs. Marlboro College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SCSU or Marlboro 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 Marlboro College and SCSU.
- The graduation rate at Marlboro College is higher than Southern Connecticut State University (66% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Southern Connecticut State University earn on average $14,400 more per year than Marlboro College graduates after ten years. ($45,800 vs. $31,400)
- Southern Connecticut State University students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Marlboro College graduates. ($23,250 vs. $27,000)
- SCSU graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Marlboro College graduates. ($240 vs. $279)
- More Marlboro College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SCSU students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/