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CCSU ECSU UNH Quinnipiac WestConn SHU University of Bridgeport Temple UConn East Stroudsburg University Jackson State University UHart| Southern Connecticut State University | The University of the Arts | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SCSU | UArts | ||
| Location | New Haven, CT | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,889 | 1,313 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | southernct.edu | uarts.edu | ||
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Costs |
SCSU | UArts | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $50,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $50,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,076 | $17,950 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,712 | $42,467 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,308 | $25,460 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 100% |
Admission |
SCSU | UArts | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,316 | 1,086 | ||
| Admitted | 6,896 | 869 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.9% | 80% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16% | 20.9% | ||
| 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) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
SCSU | UArts | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SCSU | UArts | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,800 | $34,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $279 |
Diversity |
SCSU | UArts | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 2% |
Students |
SCSU | UArts | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 31% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 66% | ||
Campus |
SCSU | UArts | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Southern Connecticut State University is larger than than UArts based on total student enrollment (8,889 students vs. 1,313 students)
SCSU vs. UArts Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SCSU or UArts?
- The University of the Arts is 687.5% more expensive to attend than SCSU for in-state tuition ($50,950.00 vs. $6,470.00)
- Out of state tuition is 163.2% higher at UArts than Southern Connecticut State University ($50,950.00 vs. $19,358.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Connecticut State University than UArts ($18,712 vs. $42,467)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Connecticut State University are 27.5% lower than costs at The University of the Arts ($14,076 vs. $17,950)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The University of the Arts than Southern Connecticut State University (100% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of the Arts students is 248.4% larger than aid received Southern Connecticut State University ($25,460 vs. $7,308)
SCSU vs. UArts Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SCSU or UArts? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UArts or SCSU .
- The average SAT score at The University of the Arts (1045) is 127 points higher than at SCSU (918)
- Incoming UArts students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at SCSU (20)
- SCSU has a higher acceptance rate (82.9%) than UArts (80%)
SCSU vs. UArts Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SCSU or UArts? 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 UArts and SCSU.
- The graduation rate at UArts is higher than Southern Connecticut State University (62% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Southern Connecticut State University earn on average $11,300 more per year than UArts graduates after ten years. ($45,800 vs. $34,500)
- Southern Connecticut State University students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than UArts graduates. ($23,250 vs. $27,000)
- SCSU graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than UArts graduates. ($240 vs. $279)
- More UArts graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SCSU students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/