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Overview |
SCSU | University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus | ||
| Location | New Haven, CT | Waterbury, CT | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,889 | 768 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | southernct.edu | uconn.edu | ||
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Costs |
SCSU | University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $15,672 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $38,340 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,076 | $15,388 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,712 | $9,990 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,308 | $11,254 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 84% |
Admission |
SCSU | University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,316 | 1,678 | ||
| Admitted | 6,896 | 1,643 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.9% | 97.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16% | 14.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
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| SAT Range | 990/1230 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
SCSU | University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 22:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SCSU | University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,800 | $62,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $222 |
Diversity |
SCSU | University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 5% |
Students |
SCSU | University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 0% | ||
Campus |
SCSU | University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southern Connecticut State University is larger than than University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus based on total student enrollment (8,889 students vs. 768 students)
SCSU vs. University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SCSU or University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus?
- University of Connecticut Tri Campus is 142.2% more expensive to attend than SCSU for in-state tuition ($15,672.00 vs. $6,470.00)
- Out of state tuition is 98.1% higher at University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus than Southern Connecticut State University ($38,340.00 vs. $19,358.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Connecticut Tri Campus than SCSU ($9,990 vs. $18,712)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Connecticut State University are 9.3% lower than costs at University of Connecticut Tri Campus ($14,076 vs. $15,388)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Connecticut Tri Campus than Southern Connecticut State University (84% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Connecticut Tri Campus students is 54% larger than aid received Southern Connecticut State University ($11,254 vs. $7,308)
SCSU vs. University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SCSU or University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus or SCSU .
- The average SAT score at University of Connecticut Tri Campus (988) is 70 points higher than at SCSU (918)
- Incoming SCSU students have at the same average ACT score (20) as students at University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus (20)
- University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus has a higher acceptance rate (97.9%) than SCSU (82.9%)
SCSU vs. University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SCSU or University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus? 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 University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus and SCSU.
- The graduation rate at University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus is higher than Southern Connecticut State University (51% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from University of Connecticut Tri Campus earn on average $16,200 more per year than SCSU graduates after ten years. ($62,000 vs. $45,800)
- University of Connecticut Tri Campus students graduate with a $1,750 lower median federal student loan debt than SCSU graduates. ($21,500 vs. $23,250)
- University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than SCSU graduates. ($222 vs. $240)
- More University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SCSU students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/