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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 College of Technology | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SCSU | Penn College | ||
| Location | New Haven, CT | Williamsport, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,889 | 4,241 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | southernct.edu | pct.edu | ||
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Costs |
SCSU | Penn College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $15,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $23,190 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,076 | $12,130 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,712 | $23,030 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,308 | $7,254 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 69% |
Admission |
SCSU | Penn 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 | 3.05 | ||
| 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 | Penn College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SCSU | Penn College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,800 | $44,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $222 |
Diversity |
SCSU | Penn College | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 2% |
Students |
SCSU | Penn College | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 12% | ||
Campus |
SCSU | Penn College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Southern Connecticut State University is larger than than Penn College based on total student enrollment (8,889 students vs. 4,241 students)
SCSU vs. Penn College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SCSU or Penn College?
- Pennsylvania College of Technology is 138.8% more expensive to attend than SCSU for in-state tuition ($15,450.00 vs. $6,470.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.8% higher at Penn College than Southern Connecticut State University ($23,190.00 vs. $19,358.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Connecticut State University than Penn College ($18,712 vs. $23,030)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pennsylvania College of Technology are 16% lower than costs at Southern Connecticut State University ($12,130 vs. $14,076)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Connecticut State University than Pennsylvania College of Technology (81% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Connecticut State University students is 0.7% larger than aid received Pennsylvania College of Technology ($7,308 vs. $7,254)
Which college is harder to get into, SCSU or Penn College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn College or SCSU .
- Accepted freshman SCSU students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.2) than students at Penn College (3.05)
SCSU vs. Penn College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SCSU or Penn 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 Penn College and SCSU.
- The graduation rate at SCSU is higher than Pennsylvania College of Technology (44% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Southern Connecticut State University earn on average $1,400 more per year than Penn College graduates after ten years. ($45,800 vs. $44,400)
- Pennsylvania College of Technology students graduate with a $1,750 lower median federal student loan debt than SCSU graduates. ($21,500 vs. $23,250)
- Penn College graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than SCSU graduates. ($222 vs. $240)
- More Penn College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SCSU students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/