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CCSU ECSU UNH Quinnipiac WestConn Southeast Missouri State University SHU EIU University of Missouri-Kansas City University of Bridgeport Northwest UConn| Southern Connecticut State University | University of Central Missouri | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SCSU | Central | ||
| Location | New Haven, CT | Warrensburg, MO | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 8,889 | 11,637 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #708 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | southernct.edu | ucmo.edu | ||
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Costs |
SCSU | Central | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $8,040 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $16,080 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,076 | $9,699 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,712 | $15,117 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,308 | $6,517 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 98% |
Admission |
SCSU | Central | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,316 | 4,993 | ||
| Admitted | 6,896 | 3,562 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.9% | 71.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16% | 28.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | |||
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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 | Central | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SCSU | Central | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,800 | $41,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $22,441 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $232 |
Diversity |
SCSU | Central | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 1% |
Students |
SCSU | Central | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 11% | ||
Campus |
SCSU | Central | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Central Missouri is larger than than SCSU based on total student enrollment (11,637 students vs. 8,889 students)
SCSU vs. Central Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SCSU or Central?
- University of Central Missouri is 24.3% more expensive to attend than SCSU for in-state tuition ($8,040.00 vs. $6,470.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.4% higher at SCSU than University of Central Missouri ($19,358.00 vs. $16,080.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Central Missouri than SCSU ($15,117 vs. $18,712)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Central Missouri are 45.1% lower than costs at Southern Connecticut State University ($9,699 vs. $14,076)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Central Missouri than Southern Connecticut State University (98% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Connecticut State University students is 12.1% larger than aid received University of Central Missouri ($7,308 vs. $6,517)
SCSU vs. Central Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SCSU or Central? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Central or SCSU .
- The average SAT score at University of Central Missouri (1010) is 92 points higher than at SCSU (918)
- Incoming Central students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at SCSU (20)
- Accepted freshman Central students have a 0.48 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at SCSU (3.2)
- SCSU has a higher acceptance rate (82.9%) than Central (71.3%)
SCSU vs. Central Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SCSU or Central? 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 Central and SCSU.
- The graduation rate at Central is higher than Southern Connecticut State University (50% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Southern Connecticut State University earn on average $4,300 more per year than Central graduates after ten years. ($45,800 vs. $41,500)
- University of Central Missouri students graduate with a $809 lower median federal student loan debt than SCSU graduates. ($22,441 vs. $23,250)
- Central graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than SCSU graduates. ($232 vs. $240)
- More SCSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Central students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/