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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 | Medaille College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SCSU | Medaille College | ||
| Location | New Haven, CT | Buffalo, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,889 | 1,727 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #879 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | southernct.edu | medaille.edu | ||
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Costs |
SCSU | Medaille College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $33,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $33,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,076 | $14,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,712 | $14,992 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,308 | $25,196 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 94% |
Admission |
SCSU | Medaille College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,316 | 1,689 | ||
| Admitted | 6,896 | 1,162 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.9% | 68.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16% | 31.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.14 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/21 | |||
| SAT Range | 930/1140 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
SCSU | Medaille College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SCSU | Medaille College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,800 | $42,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $258 |
Diversity |
SCSU | Medaille College | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 28% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 72% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 7% |
Students |
SCSU | Medaille College | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 21% | ||
Campus |
SCSU | Medaille College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southern Connecticut State University is larger than than Medaille College based on total student enrollment (8,889 students vs. 1,727 students)
SCSU vs. Medaille College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SCSU or Medaille College?
- Medaille College is 410% more expensive to attend than SCSU for in-state tuition ($33,000.00 vs. $6,470.00)
- Out of state tuition is 70.5% higher at Medaille College than Southern Connecticut State University ($33,000.00 vs. $19,358.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Medaille College than SCSU ($14,992 vs. $18,712)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Medaille College are 0.5% lower than costs at Southern Connecticut State University ($14,000 vs. $14,076)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Medaille College than Southern Connecticut State University (94% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Medaille College students is 244.8% larger than aid received Southern Connecticut State University ($25,196 vs. $7,308)
SCSU vs. Medaille College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SCSU or Medaille College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Medaille College or SCSU .
- The average SAT score at Southern Connecticut State University (918) is 50 points higher than at Medaille College (868)
- Incoming SCSU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at Medaille College (19)
- Accepted freshman SCSU students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.2) than students at Medaille College (3.14)
- SCSU has a higher acceptance rate (82.9%) than Medaille College (68.8%)
SCSU vs. Medaille College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SCSU or Medaille 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 Medaille College and SCSU.
- The graduation rate at Medaille College is higher than Southern Connecticut State University (50% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Southern Connecticut State University earn on average $3,100 more per year than Medaille College graduates after ten years. ($45,800 vs. $42,700)
- Southern Connecticut State University students graduate with a $1,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Medaille College graduates. ($23,250 vs. $25,000)
- SCSU graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than Medaille College graduates. ($240 vs. $258)
- More SCSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Medaille College students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/