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Overview |
SCSU | Shawnee State University | ||
| Location | New Haven, CT | Portsmouth, OH | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,889 | 3,297 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | southernct.edu | shawnee.edu | ||
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Costs |
SCSU | Shawnee State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $9,341 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $15,686 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,076 | $11,588 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,712 | $13,313 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,308 | $7,718 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 87% |
Admission |
SCSU | Shawnee State University | ||
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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 | 3.3 | ||
| 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 | Shawnee State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SCSU | Shawnee State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 22% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,800 | $36,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 36% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $23,712 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $245 |
Diversity |
SCSU | Shawnee State University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 3% |
Students |
SCSU | Shawnee State University | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 13% | ||
Campus |
SCSU | Shawnee State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southern Connecticut State University is larger than than Shawnee State University based on total student enrollment (8,889 students vs. 3,297 students)
SCSU vs. Shawnee State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SCSU or Shawnee State University?
- Shawnee State University is 44.4% more expensive to attend than SCSU for in-state tuition ($9,341.00 vs. $6,470.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.4% higher at SCSU than Shawnee State University ($19,358.00 vs. $15,686.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Shawnee State University than SCSU ($13,313 vs. $18,712)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shawnee State University are 21.5% lower than costs at Southern Connecticut State University ($11,588 vs. $14,076)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Shawnee State University than Southern Connecticut State University (87% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Shawnee State University students is 5.6% larger than aid received Southern Connecticut State University ($7,718 vs. $7,308)
Which college is harder to get into, SCSU or Shawnee State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Shawnee State University or SCSU .
- Accepted freshman Shawnee State University students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at SCSU (3.2)
SCSU vs. Shawnee State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SCSU or Shawnee State University? 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 Shawnee State University and SCSU.
- The graduation rate at SCSU is higher than Shawnee State University (44% vs. 22%)
- Graduates from Southern Connecticut State University earn on average $9,500 more per year than Shawnee State University graduates after ten years. ($45,800 vs. $36,300)
- Southern Connecticut State University students graduate with a $462 lower median federal student loan debt than Shawnee State University graduates. ($23,250 vs. $23,712)
- SCSU graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Shawnee State University graduates. ($240 vs. $245)
- More SCSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Shawnee State University students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/