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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 | UC Blue Ash College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SCSU | Blue Ash | ||
| Location | New Haven, CT | Blue Ash, OH | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,889 | 6,569 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | southernct.edu | uc.edu | ||
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Costs |
SCSU | Blue Ash | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $6,054 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $14,852 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,076 | $12,852 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,712 | $12,474 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,308 | $5,628 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 77% |
Admission |
SCSU | Blue Ash | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,316 | - | ||
| Admitted | 6,896 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.9% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 16% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 2.91 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
SCSU | Blue Ash | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SCSU | Blue Ash | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,800 | $45,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $237 |
Diversity |
SCSU | Blue Ash | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 6% |
Students |
SCSU | Blue Ash | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 7% | ||
Campus |
SCSU | Blue Ash | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southern Connecticut State University is larger than than Blue Ash based on total student enrollment (8,889 students vs. 6,569 students)
SCSU vs. Blue Ash Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SCSU or Blue Ash?
- Southern Connecticut State University is 6.9% more expensive to attend than Blue Ash for in-state tuition ($6,470.00 vs. $6,054.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30.3% higher at SCSU than UC Blue Ash College ($19,358.00 vs. $14,852.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at UC Blue Ash College than SCSU ($12,474 vs. $18,712)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at UC Blue Ash College are 9.5% lower than costs at Southern Connecticut State University ($12,852 vs. $14,076)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Connecticut State University than UC Blue Ash College (81% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Connecticut State University students is 29.9% larger than aid received UC Blue Ash College ($7,308 vs. $5,628)
Which college is harder to get into, SCSU or Blue Ash? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Blue Ash or SCSU .
- Accepted freshman SCSU students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.2) than students at Blue Ash (2.91)
SCSU vs. Blue Ash Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SCSU or Blue Ash? 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 Blue Ash and SCSU.
- Graduates from Southern Connecticut State University earn on average $200 more per year than Blue Ash graduates after ten years. ($45,800 vs. $45,600)
- UC Blue Ash College students graduate with a $250 lower median federal student loan debt than SCSU graduates. ($23,000 vs. $23,250)
- Blue Ash graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than SCSU graduates. ($237 vs. $240)
- More SCSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Blue Ash students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/