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CCSU ECSU UNH Quinnipiac WestConn SHU University of Bridgeport University of Houston-Downtown UConn East Stroudsburg University Jackson State University PVAMU| Southern Connecticut State University | University of Houston Victoria | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SCSU | University of Houston-Victoria | ||
| Location | New Haven, CT | Victoria, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,889 | 4,057 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | southernct.edu | uhv.edu | ||
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Costs |
SCSU | University of Houston-Victoria | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $5,111 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $14,903 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,076 | $10,494 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,712 | $11,761 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,308 | $9,301 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 84% |
Admission |
SCSU | University of Houston-Victoria | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,316 | 1,970 | ||
| Admitted | 6,896 | 1,618 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.9% | 82.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16% | 13% | ||
| 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 | University of Houston-Victoria | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SCSU | University of Houston-Victoria | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,800 | $43,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $17,529 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $181 |
Diversity |
SCSU | University of Houston-Victoria | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 35% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 17% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 36% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 1% |
Students |
SCSU | University of Houston-Victoria | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 2% | ||
Campus |
SCSU | University of Houston-Victoria | ||
| 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 University of Houston-Victoria based on total student enrollment (8,889 students vs. 4,057 students)
SCSU vs. University of Houston-Victoria Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SCSU or University of Houston-Victoria?
- Southern Connecticut State University is 26.6% more expensive to attend than University of Houston-Victoria for in-state tuition ($6,470.00 vs. $5,111.00)
- Out of state tuition is 29.9% higher at SCSU than University of Houston Victoria ($19,358.00 vs. $14,903.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Houston Victoria than SCSU ($11,761 vs. $18,712)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Houston Victoria are 34.1% lower than costs at Southern Connecticut State University ($10,494 vs. $14,076)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Houston Victoria than Southern Connecticut State University (84% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Houston Victoria students is 27.3% larger than aid received Southern Connecticut State University ($9,301 vs. $7,308)
SCSU vs. University of Houston-Victoria Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SCSU or University of Houston-Victoria? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Houston-Victoria or SCSU .
- SCSU has a higher acceptance rate (82.9%) than University of Houston-Victoria (82.1%)
SCSU vs. University of Houston-Victoria Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SCSU or University of Houston-Victoria? 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 Houston-Victoria and SCSU.
- Graduates from Southern Connecticut State University earn on average $2,600 more per year than University of Houston-Victoria graduates after ten years. ($45,800 vs. $43,200)
- University of Houston Victoria students graduate with a $5,721 lower median federal student loan debt than SCSU graduates. ($17,529 vs. $23,250)
- University of Houston-Victoria graduates are paying $59 less per month on federal student loans than SCSU graduates. ($181 vs. $240)
- More SCSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Houston-Victoria students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/