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CCSU UCO-Central ECSU UNH Quinnipiac WestConn SHU University of Bridgeport UConn East Stroudsburg University NSU Jackson State University| Southern Connecticut State University | Oklahoma State University Oklahoma City | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SCSU | OSU-Oklahoma City | ||
| Location | New Haven, CT | Oklahoma City, OK | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,889 | 4,340 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | southernct.edu | osuokc.edu | ||
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Costs |
SCSU | OSU-Oklahoma City | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $3,119 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $8,904 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,076 | $5,534 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,712 | $7,015 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,308 | $5,281 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 58% |
Admission |
SCSU | OSU-Oklahoma City | ||
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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 | 2.8 | ||
| 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) | |||
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Academics |
SCSU | OSU-Oklahoma City | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SCSU | OSU-Oklahoma City | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,800 | $37,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 33% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $155 |
Diversity |
SCSU | OSU-Oklahoma City | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 12% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 5% |
Students |
SCSU | OSU-Oklahoma City | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 2% | ||
Campus |
SCSU | OSU-Oklahoma City | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Southern Connecticut State University is larger than than OSU-Oklahoma City based on total student enrollment (8,889 students vs. 4,340 students)
SCSU vs. OSU-Oklahoma City Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SCSU or OSU-Oklahoma City?
- Southern Connecticut State University is 107.4% more expensive to attend than OSU-Oklahoma City for in-state tuition ($6,470.00 vs. $3,119.00)
- Out of state tuition is 117.4% higher at SCSU than Oklahoma State University Oklahoma City ($19,358.00 vs. $8,904.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Oklahoma State University Oklahoma City than SCSU ($7,015 vs. $18,712)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oklahoma State University Oklahoma City are 154.4% lower than costs at Southern Connecticut State University ($5,534 vs. $14,076)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Connecticut State University than Oklahoma State University Oklahoma City (81% vs. 58%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Connecticut State University students is 38.4% larger than aid received Oklahoma State University Oklahoma City ($7,308 vs. $5,281)
Which college is harder to get into, SCSU or OSU-Oklahoma City? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between OSU-Oklahoma City or SCSU .
- Accepted freshman SCSU students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.2) than students at OSU-Oklahoma City (2.8)
SCSU vs. OSU-Oklahoma City Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SCSU or OSU-Oklahoma City? 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 OSU-Oklahoma City and SCSU.
- Graduates from Southern Connecticut State University earn on average $8,000 more per year than OSU-Oklahoma City graduates after ten years. ($45,800 vs. $37,800)
- Oklahoma State University Oklahoma City students graduate with a $8,250 lower median federal student loan debt than SCSU graduates. ($15,000 vs. $23,250)
- OSU-Oklahoma City graduates are paying $85 less per month on federal student loans than SCSU graduates. ($155 vs. $240)
- More SCSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former OSU-Oklahoma City students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/