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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 | University of North Texas at Dallas | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SCSU | UNTD | ||
| Location | New Haven, CT | Dallas, Texas | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,820 | 3,797 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | southernct.edu | untdallas.edu | ||
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Costs |
SCSU | UNTD | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,664 | $7,840 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,940 | $20,439 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,700 | $9,954 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,870 | $9,109 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,786 | $11,747 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 77% | 94% |
Admission |
SCSU | UNTD | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,303 | 3,939 | ||
| Admitted | 6,735 | 3,697 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.1% | 93.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.2% | 12.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 14/21 | |||
| SAT Range | 820/990 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 6, 2025 |
Academics |
SCSU | UNTD | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SCSU | UNTD | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,800 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | N/A |
Diversity |
SCSU | UNTD | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 17% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | - | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 0% |
Students |
SCSU | UNTD | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 1% | ||
Campus |
SCSU | UNTD | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southern Connecticut State University is larger than than UNTD based on total student enrollment (8,820 students vs. 3,797 students)
SCSU vs. UNTD Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SCSU or UNTD?
- University of North Texas at Dallas is 17.6% more expensive to attend than SCSU for in-state tuition ($7,840.00 vs. $6,664.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.5% higher at UNTD than Southern Connecticut State University ($20,439.00 vs. $19,940.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Texas at Dallas than SCSU ($9,109 vs. $19,870)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Texas at Dallas are 47.7% lower than costs at Southern Connecticut State University ($9,954 vs. $14,700)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of North Texas at Dallas than Southern Connecticut State University (94% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of North Texas at Dallas students is 33.7% larger than aid received Southern Connecticut State University ($11,747 vs. $8,786)
SCSU vs. UNTD Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SCSU or UNTD? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNTD or SCSU .
- UNTD has a higher acceptance rate (93.9%) than SCSU (81.1%)
SCSU vs. UNTD Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SCSU or UNTD? 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 UNTD and SCSU.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/