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CCSU ECSU UNH Quinnipiac WestConn UCO-Central SHU NWOSU University of Bridgeport UConn East Stroudsburg University Southeastern Oklahoma State University| Southern Connecticut State University | Southwestern Oklahoma State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SCSU | SWOSU | ||
| Location | New Haven, CT | Weatherford, OK | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,889 | 4,777 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #794 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | southernct.edu | swosu.edu | ||
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Costs |
SCSU | SWOSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $6,585 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $13,695 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,076 | $6,930 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,712 | $13,699 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,308 | $8,539 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 90% |
Admission |
SCSU | SWOSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,316 | 2,571 | ||
| Admitted | 6,896 | 1,974 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.9% | 76.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16% | 37.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | |||
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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) | ||
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Academics |
SCSU | SWOSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SCSU | SWOSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,800 | $48,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $15,687 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $162 |
Diversity |
SCSU | SWOSU | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 7% | ||
| % International | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 2% |
Students |
SCSU | SWOSU | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 8% | ||
Campus |
SCSU | SWOSU | ||
| 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 SWOSU based on total student enrollment (8,889 students vs. 4,777 students)
SCSU vs. SWOSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SCSU or SWOSU?
- Southwestern Oklahoma State University is 1.8% more expensive to attend than SCSU for in-state tuition ($6,585.00 vs. $6,470.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41.4% higher at SCSU than Southwestern Oklahoma State University ($19,358.00 vs. $13,695.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southwestern Oklahoma State University than SCSU ($13,699 vs. $18,712)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southwestern Oklahoma State University are 103.1% lower than costs at Southern Connecticut State University ($6,930 vs. $14,076)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southwestern Oklahoma State University than Southern Connecticut State University (90% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southwestern Oklahoma State University students is 16.8% larger than aid received Southern Connecticut State University ($8,539 vs. $7,308)
SCSU vs. SWOSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SCSU or SWOSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SWOSU or SCSU .
- The average SAT score at Southwestern Oklahoma State University (990) is 72 points higher than at SCSU (918)
- Incoming SWOSU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at SCSU (20)
- Accepted freshman SWOSU students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at SCSU (3.2)
- SCSU has a higher acceptance rate (82.9%) than SWOSU (76.8%)
SCSU vs. SWOSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SCSU or SWOSU? 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 SWOSU and SCSU.
- The graduation rate at SCSU is higher than Southwestern Oklahoma State University (44% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Southwestern Oklahoma State University earn on average $2,800 more per year than SCSU graduates after ten years. ($48,600 vs. $45,800)
- Southwestern Oklahoma State University students graduate with a $7,563 lower median federal student loan debt than SCSU graduates. ($15,687 vs. $23,250)
- SWOSU graduates are paying $78 less per month on federal student loans than SCSU graduates. ($162 vs. $240)
- More SCSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SWOSU students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/