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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 | New England Institute of Technology | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SCSU | New England Tech | ||
| Location | New Haven, CT | Warwick, RI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,889 | 1,895 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | southernct.edu | neit.edu | ||
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Costs |
SCSU | New England Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $32,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $32,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,076 | $16,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,712 | $33,437 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,308 | $13,552 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 85% |
Admission |
SCSU | New England Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,316 | 2,375 | ||
| Admitted | 6,896 | 1,769 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.9% | 74.5%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 16% | 24.8%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| SAT Range | 920/1140 | |||
| 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 | New England Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SCSU | New England Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,800 | $42,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $206 |
Diversity |
SCSU | New England Tech | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 57% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 43% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 11% |
Students |
SCSU | New England Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 44% | ||
Campus |
SCSU | New England Tech | ||
| 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 New England Tech based on total student enrollment (8,889 students vs. 1,895 students)
SCSU vs. New England Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SCSU or New England Tech?
- New England Institute of Technology is 396.1% more expensive to attend than SCSU for in-state tuition ($32,100.00 vs. $6,470.00)
- Out of state tuition is 65.8% higher at New England Tech than Southern Connecticut State University ($32,100.00 vs. $19,358.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Connecticut State University than New England Tech ($18,712 vs. $33,437)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Connecticut State University are 19.4% lower than costs at New England Institute of Technology ($14,076 vs. $16,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at New England Institute of Technology than Southern Connecticut State University (85% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by New England Institute of Technology students is 85.4% larger than aid received Southern Connecticut State University ($13,552 vs. $7,308)
SCSU vs. New England Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SCSU or New England Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between New England Tech or SCSU .
- SCSU has a higher acceptance rate (82.9%) than New England Tech (74.5%)
SCSU vs. New England Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SCSU or New England Tech? 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 New England Tech and SCSU.
- Graduates from Southern Connecticut State University earn on average $2,900 more per year than New England Tech graduates after ten years. ($45,800 vs. $42,900)
- New England Institute of Technology students graduate with a $3,250 lower median federal student loan debt than SCSU graduates. ($20,000 vs. $23,250)
- New England Tech graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than SCSU graduates. ($206 vs. $240)
- More SCSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former New England Tech students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/