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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 | The New England Institute of Art | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SCSU | NEiA | ||
| Location | New Haven, CT | Brookline, MA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,889 | 94 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | southernct.edu | artinstitutes.edu | ||
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Costs |
SCSU | NEiA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $18,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $18,540 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,076 | $6,297 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,712 | $28,545 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,308 | $5,281 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 93% |
Admission |
SCSU | NEiA | ||
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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) | Neither required nor recommended | ||
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Academics |
SCSU | NEiA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SCSU | NEiA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,800 | $38,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 44% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $28,812 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $297 |
Diversity |
SCSU | NEiA | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 42% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 10% |
Students |
SCSU | NEiA | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | - | ||
Campus |
SCSU | NEiA | ||
| 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 NEiA based on total student enrollment (8,889 students vs. 94 students)
SCSU vs. NEiA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SCSU or NEiA?
- The New England Institute of Art is 186.6% more expensive to attend than SCSU for in-state tuition ($18,540.00 vs. $6,470.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.4% higher at SCSU than The New England Institute of Art ($19,358.00 vs. $18,540.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Connecticut State University than NEiA ($18,712 vs. $28,545)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The New England Institute of Art are 123.5% lower than costs at Southern Connecticut State University ($6,297 vs. $14,076)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The New England Institute of Art than Southern Connecticut State University (93% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Connecticut State University students is 38.4% larger than aid received The New England Institute of Art ($7,308 vs. $5,281)
Which college is harder to get into, SCSU or NEiA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NEiA or SCSU .
SCSU vs. NEiA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SCSU or NEiA? 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 NEiA and SCSU.
- The graduation rate at SCSU is higher than The New England Institute of Art (44% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Southern Connecticut State University earn on average $7,500 more per year than NEiA graduates after ten years. ($45,800 vs. $38,300)
- Southern Connecticut State University students graduate with a $5,562 lower median federal student loan debt than NEiA graduates. ($23,250 vs. $28,812)
- SCSU graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than NEiA graduates. ($240 vs. $297)
- More SCSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NEiA students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/