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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 | Midland College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SCSU | Midland College | ||
| Location | New Haven, CT | Midland, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,889 | 5,404 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | southernct.edu | midland.edu | ||
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Costs |
SCSU | Midland College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $2,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $4,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,076 | $5,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,712 | $6,906 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,308 | $4,934 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 74% |
Admission |
SCSU | Midland College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,316 | - | ||
| Admitted | 6,896 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.9% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 16% | Open | ||
| 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) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 20, 2025 |
Academics |
SCSU | Midland College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SCSU | Midland College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,800 | $44,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $5,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $56 |
Diversity |
SCSU | Midland College | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 39% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 48% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 2% |
Students |
SCSU | Midland College | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 2% | ||
Campus |
SCSU | Midland College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southern Connecticut State University is larger than than Midland College based on total student enrollment (8,889 students vs. 5,404 students)
SCSU vs. Midland College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SCSU or Midland College?
- Southern Connecticut State University is 72.5% more expensive to attend than Midland College for in-state tuition ($6,470.00 vs. $3,750.00)
- Out of state tuition is 288.7% higher at SCSU than Midland College ($19,358.00 vs. $4,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Midland College than SCSU ($6,906 vs. $18,712)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Midland College are 142.7% lower than costs at Southern Connecticut State University ($5,800 vs. $14,076)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Connecticut State University than Midland College (81% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Connecticut State University students is 48.1% larger than aid received Midland College ($7,308 vs. $4,934)
Which college is harder to get into, SCSU or Midland College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Midland College or SCSU .
SCSU vs. Midland College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SCSU or Midland 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 Midland College and SCSU.
- Graduates from Southern Connecticut State University earn on average $1,800 more per year than Midland College graduates after ten years. ($45,800 vs. $44,000)
- Midland College students graduate with a $17,750 lower median federal student loan debt than SCSU graduates. ($5,500 vs. $23,250)
- Midland College graduates are paying $184 less per month on federal student loans than SCSU graduates. ($56 vs. $240)
- More SCSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Midland College students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/