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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 | Olympic College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SCSU | OC | ||
| Location | New Haven, CT | Bremerton, WA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,889 | 4,905 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | southernct.edu | olympic.edu | ||
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Costs |
SCSU | OC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $3,927 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $9,465 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,076 | $10,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,712 | $11,629 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,308 | $5,216 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 63% |
Admission |
SCSU | OC | ||
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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) | |||
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Academics |
SCSU | OC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SCSU | OC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,800 | $35,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 39% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $12,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $124 |
Diversity |
SCSU | OC | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 9% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 5% |
Students |
SCSU | OC | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 2% | ||
Campus |
SCSU | OC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southern Connecticut State University is larger than than OC based on total student enrollment (8,889 students vs. 4,905 students)
SCSU vs. OC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SCSU or OC?
- Southern Connecticut State University is 64.8% more expensive to attend than OC for in-state tuition ($6,470.00 vs. $3,927.00)
- Out of state tuition is 104.5% higher at SCSU than Olympic College ($19,358.00 vs. $9,465.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Olympic College than SCSU ($11,629 vs. $18,712)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Olympic College are 34.1% lower than costs at Southern Connecticut State University ($10,500 vs. $14,076)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Connecticut State University than Olympic College (81% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Connecticut State University students is 40.1% larger than aid received Olympic College ($7,308 vs. $5,216)
Which college is harder to get into, SCSU or OC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between OC or SCSU .
SCSU vs. OC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SCSU or OC? 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 OC and SCSU.
- Graduates from Southern Connecticut State University earn on average $10,000 more per year than OC graduates after ten years. ($45,800 vs. $35,800)
- Olympic College students graduate with a $11,250 lower median federal student loan debt than SCSU graduates. ($12,000 vs. $23,250)
- OC graduates are paying $116 less per month on federal student loans than SCSU graduates. ($124 vs. $240)
- More SCSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former OC students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 39%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/