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CCSU ECSU UNH Quinnipiac WestConn SHU University of Bridgeport UConn East Stroudsburg University NSU Jackson State University UHart| Southern Connecticut State University | Rogers State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SCSU | RSU | ||
| Location | New Haven, CT | Claremore, OK | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,889 | 3,155 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | southernct.edu | rsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
SCSU | RSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $4,536 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $12,320 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,076 | $10,725 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,712 | $13,446 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,308 | $7,107 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 79% |
Admission |
SCSU | RSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,316 | - | ||
| Admitted | 6,896 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.9% | |||
| Enrolled % | 16% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.4 | ||
| 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 | RSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SCSU | RSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 23% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,800 | $37,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $16,150 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $166 |
Diversity |
SCSU | RSU | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 11% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 19% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 0% |
Students |
SCSU | RSU | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 2% | ||
Campus |
SCSU | RSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southern Connecticut State University is larger than than RSU based on total student enrollment (8,889 students vs. 3,155 students)
SCSU vs. RSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SCSU or RSU?
- Southern Connecticut State University is 42.6% more expensive to attend than RSU for in-state tuition ($6,470.00 vs. $4,536.00)
- Out of state tuition is 57.1% higher at SCSU than Rogers State University ($19,358.00 vs. $12,320.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rogers State University than SCSU ($13,446 vs. $18,712)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rogers State University are 31.2% lower than costs at Southern Connecticut State University ($10,725 vs. $14,076)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Connecticut State University than Rogers State University (81% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Connecticut State University students is 2.8% larger than aid received Rogers State University ($7,308 vs. $7,107)
Which college is harder to get into, SCSU or RSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RSU or SCSU .
- The average SAT score at Southern Connecticut State University (918) is 88 points higher than at RSU (830)
- Incoming SCSU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at RSU (17)
- Accepted freshman RSU students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at SCSU (3.2)
SCSU vs. RSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SCSU or RSU? 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 RSU and SCSU.
- The graduation rate at SCSU is higher than Rogers State University (44% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from Southern Connecticut State University earn on average $8,500 more per year than RSU graduates after ten years. ($45,800 vs. $37,300)
- Rogers State University students graduate with a $7,100 lower median federal student loan debt than SCSU graduates. ($16,150 vs. $23,250)
- RSU graduates are paying $74 less per month on federal student loans than SCSU graduates. ($166 vs. $240)
- More SCSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former RSU students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/