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CCSU ECSU UMBC UNH TU McDaniel College Quinnipiac WestConn Mount St. Mary's University SHU University of Bridgeport UConn| Southern Connecticut State University | Stevenson University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SCSU | Stevenson University | ||
| Location | New Haven, CT | Stevenson, MD | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,889 | 3,483 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | southernct.edu | stevenson.edu | ||
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Costs |
SCSU | Stevenson University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $36,036 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $36,036 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,076 | $14,480 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,712 | $27,600 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,308 | $28,258 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 100% |
Admission |
SCSU | Stevenson University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,316 | 4,793 | ||
| Admitted | 6,896 | 4,031 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.9% | 84.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16% | 18.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.1 | ||
| 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) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
SCSU | Stevenson University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SCSU | Stevenson University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,800 | $52,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $279 |
Diversity |
SCSU | Stevenson University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 27% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 3% |
Students |
SCSU | Stevenson University | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 27% | ||
Campus |
SCSU | Stevenson University | ||
| 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
- Southern Connecticut State University is larger than than Stevenson University based on total student enrollment (8,889 students vs. 3,483 students)
SCSU vs. Stevenson University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SCSU or Stevenson University?
- Stevenson University is 457% more expensive to attend than SCSU for in-state tuition ($36,036.00 vs. $6,470.00)
- Out of state tuition is 86.2% higher at Stevenson University than Southern Connecticut State University ($36,036.00 vs. $19,358.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Connecticut State University than Stevenson University ($18,712 vs. $27,600)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Connecticut State University are 2.9% lower than costs at Stevenson University ($14,076 vs. $14,480)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Stevenson University than Southern Connecticut State University (100% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Stevenson University students is 286.7% larger than aid received Southern Connecticut State University ($28,258 vs. $7,308)
SCSU vs. Stevenson University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SCSU or Stevenson University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Stevenson University or SCSU .
- The average SAT score at Stevenson University (1006) is 88 points higher than at SCSU (918)
- Incoming Stevenson University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at SCSU (20)
- Accepted freshman SCSU students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.2) than students at Stevenson University (3.1)
- Stevenson University has a higher acceptance rate (84.1%) than SCSU (82.9%)
SCSU vs. Stevenson University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SCSU or Stevenson 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 Stevenson University and SCSU.
- The graduation rate at Stevenson University is higher than Southern Connecticut State University (62% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Stevenson University earn on average $6,300 more per year than SCSU graduates after ten years. ($52,100 vs. $45,800)
- Southern Connecticut State University students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Stevenson University graduates. ($23,250 vs. $27,000)
- SCSU graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Stevenson University graduates. ($240 vs. $279)
- More SCSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Stevenson University students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/