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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 | Peirce College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SCSU | Peirce College | ||
| Location | New Haven, CT | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,889 | 856 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | southernct.edu | peirce.edu | ||
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Costs |
SCSU | Peirce College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $14,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $14,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,076 | $6,376 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,712 | $9,621 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,308 | $8,639 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 100% |
Admission |
SCSU | Peirce 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) | |||
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Academics |
SCSU | Peirce College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SCSU | Peirce College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 27% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,800 | $51,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 32% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $36,125 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $373 |
Diversity |
SCSU | Peirce College | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 23% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 77% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 20% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 69% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 1% |
Students |
SCSU | Peirce College | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 0% | ||
Campus |
SCSU | Peirce College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Southern Connecticut State University is larger than than Peirce College based on total student enrollment (8,889 students vs. 856 students)
SCSU vs. Peirce College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SCSU or Peirce College?
- Peirce College is 122.6% more expensive to attend than SCSU for in-state tuition ($14,400.00 vs. $6,470.00)
- Out of state tuition is 34.4% higher at SCSU than Peirce College ($19,358.00 vs. $14,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Peirce College than SCSU ($9,621 vs. $18,712)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Peirce College are 120.8% lower than costs at Southern Connecticut State University ($6,376 vs. $14,076)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Peirce College than Southern Connecticut State University (100% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Peirce College students is 18.2% larger than aid received Southern Connecticut State University ($8,639 vs. $7,308)
Which college is harder to get into, SCSU or Peirce College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Peirce College or SCSU .
SCSU vs. Peirce College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SCSU or Peirce 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 Peirce College and SCSU.
- The graduation rate at SCSU is higher than Peirce College (44% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Peirce College earn on average $6,000 more per year than SCSU graduates after ten years. ($51,800 vs. $45,800)
- Southern Connecticut State University students graduate with a $12,875 lower median federal student loan debt than Peirce College graduates. ($23,250 vs. $36,125)
- SCSU graduates are paying $133 less per month on federal student loans than Peirce College graduates. ($240 vs. $373)
- More SCSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Peirce College students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 32%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/