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CCSU KSC ECSU UNH Quinnipiac WestConn SHU UNH Manchester Southern New Hampshire University University of Bridgeport UConn Endicott College| Southern Connecticut State University | Plymouth State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SCSU | Plymouth | ||
| Location | New Haven, CT | Plymouth, NH | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,889 | 3,872 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | southernct.edu | plymouth.edu | ||
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Costs |
SCSU | Plymouth | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $11,870 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $22,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,076 | $11,810 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,712 | $20,321 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,308 | $9,286 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 98% |
Admission |
SCSU | Plymouth | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,316 | 5,917 | ||
| Admitted | 6,896 | 5,772 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.9% | 97.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.08 | ||
| 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) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
SCSU | Plymouth | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SCSU | Plymouth | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,800 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $279 |
Diversity |
SCSU | Plymouth | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 10% |
Students |
SCSU | Plymouth | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 49% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 50% | ||
Campus |
SCSU | Plymouth | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Southern Connecticut State University is larger than than Plymouth based on total student enrollment (8,889 students vs. 3,872 students)
SCSU vs. Plymouth Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SCSU or Plymouth?
- Plymouth State University is 83.5% more expensive to attend than SCSU for in-state tuition ($11,870.00 vs. $6,470.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.9% higher at Plymouth than Southern Connecticut State University ($22,250.00 vs. $19,358.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Connecticut State University than Plymouth ($18,712 vs. $20,321)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Plymouth State University are 19.2% lower than costs at Southern Connecticut State University ($11,810 vs. $14,076)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Plymouth State University than Southern Connecticut State University (98% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Plymouth State University students is 27.1% larger than aid received Southern Connecticut State University ($9,286 vs. $7,308)
SCSU vs. Plymouth Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SCSU or Plymouth? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Plymouth or SCSU .
- Accepted freshman SCSU students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.2) than students at Plymouth (3.08)
- Plymouth has a higher acceptance rate (97.5%) than SCSU (82.9%)
SCSU vs. Plymouth Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SCSU or Plymouth? 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 Plymouth and SCSU.
- The graduation rate at Plymouth is higher than Southern Connecticut State University (59% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Southern Connecticut State University earn on average $3,600 more per year than Plymouth graduates after ten years. ($45,800 vs. $42,200)
- Southern Connecticut State University students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Plymouth graduates. ($23,250 vs. $27,000)
- SCSU graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Plymouth graduates. ($240 vs. $279)
- More Plymouth graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SCSU students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/