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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 | Potomac College Washington | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SCSU | Potomac College-Washington | ||
| Location | New Haven, CT | Washington, DC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,889 | 534 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | southernct.edu | potomac.edu | ||
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Costs |
SCSU | Potomac College-Washington | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $5,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $5,760 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,076 | $11,360 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,712 | $16,802 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,308 | $3,689 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 17% |
Admission |
SCSU | Potomac College-Washington | ||
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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 | Potomac College-Washington | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SCSU | Potomac College-Washington | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 20% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,800 | $51,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 26% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $30,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $315 |
Diversity |
SCSU | Potomac College-Washington | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 62% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 38% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 19% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 62% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 6% |
Students |
SCSU | Potomac College-Washington | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 14% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 86% | ||
Campus |
SCSU | Potomac College-Washington | ||
| 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 Potomac College-Washington based on total student enrollment (8,889 students vs. 534 students)
SCSU vs. Potomac College-Washington Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SCSU or Potomac College-Washington?
- Southern Connecticut State University is 12.3% more expensive to attend than Potomac College-Washington for in-state tuition ($6,470.00 vs. $5,760.00)
- Out of state tuition is 236.1% higher at SCSU than Potomac College Washington ($19,358.00 vs. $5,760.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Potomac College Washington than SCSU ($16,802 vs. $18,712)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Potomac College Washington are 23.9% lower than costs at Southern Connecticut State University ($11,360 vs. $14,076)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Connecticut State University than Potomac College Washington (81% vs. 17%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Connecticut State University students is 98.1% larger than aid received Potomac College Washington ($7,308 vs. $3,689)
Which college is harder to get into, SCSU or Potomac College-Washington? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Potomac College-Washington or SCSU .
SCSU vs. Potomac College-Washington Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SCSU or Potomac College-Washington? 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 Potomac College-Washington and SCSU.
- The graduation rate at SCSU is higher than Potomac College Washington (44% vs. 20%)
- Graduates from Potomac College Washington earn on average $5,600 more per year than SCSU graduates after ten years. ($51,400 vs. $45,800)
- Southern Connecticut State University students graduate with a $7,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Potomac College-Washington graduates. ($23,250 vs. $30,500)
- SCSU graduates are paying $75 less per month on federal student loans than Potomac College-Washington graduates. ($240 vs. $315)
- More SCSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Potomac College-Washington students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 26%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/