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CCSU ECSU UNH Quinnipiac WestConn SHU University of Bridgeport UConn LSU Nicholls State University East Stroudsburg University Jackson State University| Southern Connecticut State University | Southeastern Louisiana University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SCSU | Southeastern | ||
| Location | New Haven, CT | Hammond, LA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,820 | 13,861 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #959 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | southernct.edu | selu.edu | ||
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Costs |
SCSU | Southeastern | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,664 | $5,777 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,940 | $18,255 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,700 | $10,240 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,870 | $12,007 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,786 | $10,447 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 77% | 93% |
Admission |
SCSU | Southeastern | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,303 | 5,485 | ||
| Admitted | 6,735 | 5,171 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.1% | 94.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.2% | 45.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/24 | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
SCSU | Southeastern | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SCSU | Southeastern | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,800 | $41,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $21,272 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $219 |
Diversity |
SCSU | Southeastern | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 17% | 6% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 7% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 1% |
Students |
SCSU | Southeastern | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 2% | ||
Campus |
SCSU | Southeastern | ||
| 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
- Southeastern Louisiana University is larger than than SCSU based on total student enrollment (13,861 students vs. 8,820 students)
SCSU vs. Southeastern Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SCSU or Southeastern?
- Southern Connecticut State University is 15.4% more expensive to attend than Southeastern for in-state tuition ($6,664.00 vs. $5,777.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.2% higher at SCSU than Southeastern Louisiana University ($19,940.00 vs. $18,255.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southeastern Louisiana University than SCSU ($12,007 vs. $19,870)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southeastern Louisiana University are 43.6% lower than costs at Southern Connecticut State University ($10,240 vs. $14,700)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southeastern Louisiana University than Southern Connecticut State University (93% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southeastern Louisiana University students is 18.9% larger than aid received Southern Connecticut State University ($10,447 vs. $8,786)
SCSU vs. Southeastern Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SCSU or Southeastern? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Southeastern or SCSU .
- The average SAT score at Southeastern Louisiana University (1030) is 112 points higher than at SCSU (918)
- Incoming Southeastern students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at SCSU (20)
- Accepted freshman Southeastern students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at SCSU (3.2)
- Southeastern has a higher acceptance rate (94.3%) than SCSU (81.1%)
SCSU vs. Southeastern Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SCSU or Southeastern? 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 Southeastern and SCSU.
- The graduation rate at SCSU is higher than Southeastern Louisiana University (44% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Southern Connecticut State University earn on average $4,700 more per year than Southeastern graduates after ten years. ($45,800 vs. $41,100)
- Southeastern Louisiana University students graduate with a $1,978 lower median federal student loan debt than SCSU graduates. ($21,272 vs. $23,250)
- Southeastern graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than SCSU graduates. ($219 vs. $240)
- More SCSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southeastern students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/