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CCSU ECSU Salisbury Bowie State University Morgan State UNH Quinnipiac WestConn Delaware State University SHU University of Bridgeport Coppin| Southern Connecticut State University | University of Maryland Eastern Shore | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SCSU | UMES | ||
| Location | New Haven, CT | Princess Anne, MD | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,889 | 2,518 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #923 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | southernct.edu | umes.edu | ||
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Costs |
SCSU | UMES | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $5,637 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $16,467 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,076 | $10,636 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,712 | $12,020 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,308 | $12,705 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 100% |
Admission |
SCSU | UMES | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,316 | 6,724 | ||
| Admitted | 6,896 | 5,484 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.9% | 81.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16% | 10.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.07 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/19 | |||
| SAT Range | 840/1010 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 1, 2025 |
Academics |
SCSU | UMES | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SCSU | UMES | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,800 | $40,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 23% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $279 |
Diversity |
SCSU | UMES | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 56% | 10% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 75% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 8% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 1% |
Students |
SCSU | UMES | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 18% | ||
Campus |
SCSU | UMES | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southern Connecticut State University is larger than than UMES based on total student enrollment (8,889 students vs. 2,518 students)
SCSU vs. UMES Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SCSU or UMES?
- Southern Connecticut State University is 14.8% more expensive to attend than UMES for in-state tuition ($6,470.00 vs. $5,637.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.6% higher at SCSU than University of Maryland Eastern Shore ($19,358.00 vs. $16,467.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Maryland Eastern Shore than SCSU ($12,020 vs. $18,712)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Maryland Eastern Shore are 32.3% lower than costs at Southern Connecticut State University ($10,636 vs. $14,076)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Maryland Eastern Shore than Southern Connecticut State University (100% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Maryland Eastern Shore students is 73.9% larger than aid received Southern Connecticut State University ($12,705 vs. $7,308)
SCSU vs. UMES Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SCSU or UMES? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UMES or SCSU .
- The average SAT score at Southern Connecticut State University (918) is 84 points higher than at UMES (834)
- Incoming SCSU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at UMES (17)
- Accepted freshman SCSU students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.2) than students at UMES (3.07)
- SCSU has a higher acceptance rate (82.9%) than UMES (81.6%)
SCSU vs. UMES Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SCSU or UMES? 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 UMES and SCSU.
- The graduation rate at SCSU is higher than University of Maryland Eastern Shore (44% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Southern Connecticut State University earn on average $5,400 more per year than UMES graduates after ten years. ($45,800 vs. $40,400)
- Southern Connecticut State University students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than UMES graduates. ($23,250 vs. $27,000)
- SCSU graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than UMES graduates. ($240 vs. $279)
- More SCSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UMES students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 23%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/