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Overview |
SCSU | Unity College | ||
| Location | New Haven, CT | Unity, ME | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 8,889 | 4,281 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | southernct.edu | unity.edu | ||
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Costs |
SCSU | Unity College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $11,280 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $11,280 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,076 | $12,104 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,712 | $18,554 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,308 | $3,465 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 76% |
Admission |
SCSU | Unity College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,316 | 6,312 | ||
| Admitted | 6,896 | 5,953 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.9% | 94.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16% | 7% | ||
| 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 required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
SCSU | Unity College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 36:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SCSU | Unity College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,800 | $35,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $279 |
Diversity |
SCSU | Unity College | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 21% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 79% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 91% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 0% |
Students |
SCSU | Unity College | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 7% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 92% | ||
Campus |
SCSU | Unity 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 Unity College based on total student enrollment (8,889 students vs. 4,281 students)
SCSU vs. Unity College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SCSU or Unity College?
- Unity College is 74.3% more expensive to attend than SCSU for in-state tuition ($11,280.00 vs. $6,470.00)
- Out of state tuition is 71.6% higher at SCSU than Unity College ($19,358.00 vs. $11,280.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Unity College than SCSU ($18,554 vs. $18,712)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Unity College are 16.3% lower than costs at Southern Connecticut State University ($12,104 vs. $14,076)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Connecticut State University than Unity College (81% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Connecticut State University students is 110.9% larger than aid received Unity College ($7,308 vs. $3,465)
SCSU vs. Unity College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SCSU or Unity College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Unity College or SCSU .
- Unity College has a higher acceptance rate (94.3%) than SCSU (82.9%)
SCSU vs. Unity College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SCSU or Unity 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 Unity College and SCSU.
- The graduation rate at Unity College is higher than Southern Connecticut State University (47% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Southern Connecticut State University earn on average $10,700 more per year than Unity College graduates after ten years. ($45,800 vs. $35,100)
- Southern Connecticut State University students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Unity College graduates. ($23,250 vs. $27,000)
- SCSU graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Unity College graduates. ($240 vs. $279)
- More Unity College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SCSU students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/