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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 | Seattle Community College South Campus | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SCSU | Seattle South | ||
| Location | New Haven, CT | Seattle, WA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,889 | 4,901 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | southernct.edu | southseattle.edu | ||
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Costs |
SCSU | Seattle South | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $4,458 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $4,947 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,076 | $10,383 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,712 | $9,594 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,308 | $7,422 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 58% |
Admission |
SCSU | Seattle South | ||
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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) | |||
| Application Deadline | Sep 13, 2024 |
Academics |
SCSU | Seattle South | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 32:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SCSU | Seattle South | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,800 | $39,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | N/A |
Diversity |
SCSU | Seattle South | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 74% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 26% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 34% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 7% | ||
| % International | 0% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 9% |
Students |
SCSU | Seattle South | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 1% | ||
Campus |
SCSU | Seattle South | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southern Connecticut State University is larger than than Seattle South based on total student enrollment (8,889 students vs. 4,901 students)
SCSU vs. Seattle South Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SCSU or Seattle South?
- Southern Connecticut State University is 45.1% more expensive to attend than Seattle South for in-state tuition ($6,470.00 vs. $4,458.00)
- Out of state tuition is 291.3% higher at SCSU than Seattle Community College South Campus ($19,358.00 vs. $4,947.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Seattle Community College South Campus than SCSU ($9,594 vs. $18,712)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Seattle Community College South Campus are 35.6% lower than costs at Southern Connecticut State University ($10,383 vs. $14,076)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Connecticut State University than Seattle Community College South Campus (81% vs. 58%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Seattle Community College South Campus students is 1.6% larger than aid received Southern Connecticut State University ($7,422 vs. $7,308)
Which college is harder to get into, SCSU or Seattle South? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Seattle South or SCSU .
SCSU vs. Seattle South Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SCSU or Seattle South? 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 Seattle South and SCSU.
- Graduates from Southern Connecticut State University earn on average $6,100 more per year than Seattle South graduates after ten years. ($45,800 vs. $39,700)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/