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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 | School of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SCSU | SMFA | ||
| Location | New Haven, CT | Boston, MA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,889 | 492 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | southernct.edu | smfa.edu | ||
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Costs |
SCSU | SMFA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $39,928 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $39,928 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,076 | $14,850 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,712 | $39,340 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,308 | $15,629 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 100% |
Admission |
SCSU | SMFA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,316 | 318 | ||
| Admitted | 6,896 | 258 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.9% | 81.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16% | 15.5% | ||
| 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) | Neither required nor recommended | ||
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Academics |
SCSU | SMFA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SCSU | SMFA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,800 | $34,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $268 |
Diversity |
SCSU | SMFA | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 49% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 15% |
Students |
SCSU | SMFA | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | - | ||
Campus |
SCSU | SMFA | ||
| 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 SMFA based on total student enrollment (8,889 students vs. 492 students)
SCSU vs. SMFA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SCSU or SMFA?
- School of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston is 517.1% more expensive to attend than SCSU for in-state tuition ($39,928.00 vs. $6,470.00)
- Out of state tuition is 106.3% higher at SMFA than Southern Connecticut State University ($39,928.00 vs. $19,358.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Connecticut State University than SMFA ($18,712 vs. $39,340)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Connecticut State University are 5.5% lower than costs at School of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston ($14,076 vs. $14,850)
- More students receive financial grant aid at School of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston than Southern Connecticut State University (100% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by School of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston students is 113.9% larger than aid received Southern Connecticut State University ($15,629 vs. $7,308)
SCSU vs. SMFA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SCSU or SMFA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SMFA or SCSU .
- SCSU has a higher acceptance rate (82.9%) than SMFA (81.1%)
SCSU vs. SMFA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SCSU or SMFA? 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 SMFA and SCSU.
- The graduation rate at SMFA is higher than Southern Connecticut State University (55% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Southern Connecticut State University earn on average $11,500 more per year than SMFA graduates after ten years. ($45,800 vs. $34,300)
- Southern Connecticut State University students graduate with a $2,750 lower median federal student loan debt than SMFA graduates. ($23,250 vs. $26,000)
- SCSU graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than SMFA graduates. ($240 vs. $268)
- More SCSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SMFA students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/