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CCSU ECSU UNH Stevenson University Quinnipiac WestConn TU SHU Hood University of Bridgeport Mount St. Mary's University UMBC| Southern Connecticut State University | McDaniel College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SCSU | McDaniel College | ||
| Location | New Haven, CT | Westminster, MD | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,889 | 3,000 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | southernct.edu | mcdaniel.edu | ||
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Costs |
SCSU | McDaniel College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $46,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $46,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,076 | $12,302 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,712 | $23,733 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,308 | $38,848 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 100% |
Admission |
SCSU | McDaniel College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,316 | 4,311 | ||
| Admitted | 6,896 | 3,537 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.9% | 82% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16% | 13.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.64 | ||
| 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) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
SCSU | McDaniel College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SCSU | McDaniel College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,800 | $53,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $279 |
Diversity |
SCSU | McDaniel College | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 6% |
Students |
SCSU | McDaniel College | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 27% | ||
Campus |
SCSU | McDaniel 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 McDaniel College based on total student enrollment (8,889 students vs. 3,000 students)
SCSU vs. McDaniel College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SCSU or McDaniel College?
- McDaniel College is 623.3% more expensive to attend than SCSU for in-state tuition ($46,800.00 vs. $6,470.00)
- Out of state tuition is 141.8% higher at McDaniel College than Southern Connecticut State University ($46,800.00 vs. $19,358.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Connecticut State University than McDaniel College ($18,712 vs. $23,733)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at McDaniel College are 14.4% lower than costs at Southern Connecticut State University ($12,302 vs. $14,076)
- More students receive financial grant aid at McDaniel College than Southern Connecticut State University (100% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by McDaniel College students is 431.6% larger than aid received Southern Connecticut State University ($38,848 vs. $7,308)
SCSU vs. McDaniel College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SCSU or McDaniel College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between McDaniel College or SCSU .
- The average SAT score at McDaniel College (1074) is 156 points higher than at SCSU (918)
- Incoming McDaniel College students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at SCSU (20)
- Accepted freshman McDaniel College students have a 0.44 point higher average high school GPA (3.64) than students at SCSU (3.2)
- SCSU has a higher acceptance rate (82.9%) than McDaniel College (82%)
SCSU vs. McDaniel College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SCSU or McDaniel 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 McDaniel College and SCSU.
- The graduation rate at McDaniel College is higher than Southern Connecticut State University (74% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from McDaniel College earn on average $7,600 more per year than SCSU graduates after ten years. ($53,400 vs. $45,800)
- Southern Connecticut State University students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than McDaniel College graduates. ($23,250 vs. $27,000)
- SCSU graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than McDaniel College graduates. ($240 vs. $279)
- More McDaniel College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SCSU students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/