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Overview |
SCSU | Stonehill College | ||
| Location | New Haven, CT | Easton, MA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,889 | 2,543 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | southernct.edu | stonehill.edu | ||
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Costs |
SCSU | Stonehill College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $51,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $51,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,076 | $15,100 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,712 | $31,021 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,308 | $34,710 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 100% |
Admission |
SCSU | Stonehill College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,316 | 7,269 | ||
| Admitted | 6,896 | 5,338 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.9% | 73.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16% | 13.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.32 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
SCSU | Stonehill College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SCSU | Stonehill College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,800 | $66,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 87% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $279 |
Diversity |
SCSU | Stonehill College | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 3% |
Students |
SCSU | Stonehill College | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 36% | ||
Campus |
SCSU | Stonehill College | ||
| 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 Stonehill College based on total student enrollment (8,889 students vs. 2,543 students)
SCSU vs. Stonehill College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SCSU or Stonehill College?
- Stonehill College is 688.3% more expensive to attend than SCSU for in-state tuition ($51,000.00 vs. $6,470.00)
- Out of state tuition is 163.5% higher at Stonehill College than Southern Connecticut State University ($51,000.00 vs. $19,358.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Connecticut State University than Stonehill College ($18,712 vs. $31,021)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Connecticut State University are 7.3% lower than costs at Stonehill College ($14,076 vs. $15,100)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Stonehill College than Southern Connecticut State University (100% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Stonehill College students is 375% larger than aid received Southern Connecticut State University ($34,710 vs. $7,308)
SCSU vs. Stonehill College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SCSU or Stonehill College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Stonehill College or SCSU .
- Accepted freshman Stonehill College students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.32) than students at SCSU (3.2)
- SCSU has a higher acceptance rate (82.9%) than Stonehill College (73.4%)
SCSU vs. Stonehill College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SCSU or Stonehill College? 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 Stonehill College and SCSU.
- The graduation rate at Stonehill College is higher than Southern Connecticut State University (81% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Stonehill College earn on average $20,200 more per year than SCSU graduates after ten years. ($66,000 vs. $45,800)
- Southern Connecticut State University students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Stonehill College graduates. ($23,250 vs. $27,000)
- SCSU graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Stonehill College graduates. ($240 vs. $279)
- More Stonehill College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SCSU students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/