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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 | Southern Vermont College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SCSU | SVC | ||
| Location | New Haven, CT | Bennington, VT | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 8,889 | 351 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | southernct.edu | svc.edu | ||
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Costs |
SCSU | SVC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $25,236 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $25,236 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,076 | $11,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,712 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,308 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 0% |
Admission |
SCSU | SVC | ||
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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 | - | ||
| 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) | |||
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Academics |
SCSU | SVC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SCSU | SVC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 19% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,800 | $38,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $279 |
Diversity |
SCSU | SVC | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 26% |
Students |
SCSU | SVC | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 34% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 66% | ||
Campus |
SCSU | SVC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southern Connecticut State University is larger than than SVC based on total student enrollment (8,889 students vs. 351 students)
SCSU vs. SVC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SCSU or SVC?
- Southern Vermont College is 290% more expensive to attend than SCSU for in-state tuition ($25,236.00 vs. $6,470.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30.4% higher at SVC than Southern Connecticut State University ($25,236.00 vs. $19,358.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Vermont College are 28% lower than costs at Southern Connecticut State University ($11,000 vs. $14,076)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Connecticut State University than Southern Vermont College (81% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Connecticut State University students is ?% larger than aid received Southern Vermont College ($7,308 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, SCSU or SVC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SVC or SCSU .
- The average SAT score at Southern Connecticut State University (918) is 24 points higher than at SVC (894)
- Incoming SCSU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at SVC (19)
SCSU vs. SVC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SCSU or SVC? 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 SVC and SCSU.
- The graduation rate at SCSU is higher than Southern Vermont College (44% vs. 19%)
- Graduates from Southern Connecticut State University earn on average $7,200 more per year than SVC graduates after ten years. ($45,800 vs. $38,600)
- Southern Connecticut State University students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than SVC graduates. ($23,250 vs. $27,000)
- SCSU graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than SVC graduates. ($240 vs. $279)
- More SCSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SVC students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/