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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 | Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SCSU | PAFA | ||
| Location | New Haven, CT | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,889 | 172 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | southernct.edu | pafa.org | ||
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Costs |
SCSU | PAFA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $40,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $40,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,076 | $17,512 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,712 | $48,191 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,308 | $16,087 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 80% |
Admission |
SCSU | PAFA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,316 | 183 | ||
| Admitted | 6,896 | 167 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.9% | 91.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16% | 11.4% | ||
| 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) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
SCSU | PAFA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 5:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SCSU | PAFA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,800 | $22,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $26,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $274 |
Diversity |
SCSU | PAFA | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 6% | ||
| % International | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 7% |
Students |
SCSU | PAFA | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 42% | ||
Campus |
SCSU | PAFA | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Southern Connecticut State University is larger than than PAFA based on total student enrollment (8,889 students vs. 172 students)
SCSU vs. PAFA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SCSU or PAFA?
- Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts is 526% more expensive to attend than SCSU for in-state tuition ($40,500.00 vs. $6,470.00)
- Out of state tuition is 109.2% higher at PAFA than Southern Connecticut State University ($40,500.00 vs. $19,358.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Connecticut State University than PAFA ($18,712 vs. $48,191)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Connecticut State University are 24.4% lower than costs at Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts ($14,076 vs. $17,512)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Connecticut State University than Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (81% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts students is 120.1% larger than aid received Southern Connecticut State University ($16,087 vs. $7,308)
SCSU vs. PAFA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SCSU or PAFA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PAFA or SCSU .
- PAFA has a higher acceptance rate (91.3%) than SCSU (82.9%)
SCSU vs. PAFA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SCSU or PAFA? 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 PAFA and SCSU.
- The graduation rate at PAFA is higher than Southern Connecticut State University (73% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Southern Connecticut State University earn on average $23,800 more per year than PAFA graduates after ten years. ($45,800 vs. $22,000)
- Southern Connecticut State University students graduate with a $3,250 lower median federal student loan debt than PAFA graduates. ($23,250 vs. $26,500)
- SCSU graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than PAFA graduates. ($240 vs. $274)
- More PAFA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SCSU students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/