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UW-Eau Claire CCSU University of Wisconsin-Whitewater ECSU UWM Wisconsin UNH Quinnipiac WestConn UWO SHU UW-Platteville| Southern Connecticut State University | University of Wisconsin La Crosse | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SCSU | UW-La Crosse | ||
| Location | New Haven, CT | La Crosse, WI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,889 | 10,274 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #548 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | southernct.edu | uwlax.edu | ||
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Costs |
SCSU | UW-La Crosse | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $7,585 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $16,404 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,076 | $6,942 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,712 | $13,130 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,308 | $3,395 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 64% |
Admission |
SCSU | UW-La Crosse | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,316 | 7,290 | ||
| Admitted | 6,896 | 5,413 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.9% | 74.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16% | 43% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/26 | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
SCSU | UW-La Crosse | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SCSU | UW-La Crosse | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,800 | $49,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $240 |
Diversity |
SCSU | UW-La Crosse | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 90% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 0% |
Students |
SCSU | UW-La Crosse | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 19% | ||
Campus |
SCSU | UW-La Crosse | ||
| 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
- University of Wisconsin La Crosse is larger than than SCSU based on total student enrollment (10,274 students vs. 8,889 students)
SCSU vs. UW-La Crosse Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SCSU or UW-La Crosse?
- University of Wisconsin La Crosse is 17.2% more expensive to attend than SCSU for in-state tuition ($7,585.00 vs. $6,470.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18% higher at SCSU than University of Wisconsin La Crosse ($19,358.00 vs. $16,404.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin La Crosse than SCSU ($13,130 vs. $18,712)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin La Crosse are 102.8% lower than costs at Southern Connecticut State University ($6,942 vs. $14,076)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Connecticut State University than University of Wisconsin La Crosse (81% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Connecticut State University students is 115.3% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin La Crosse ($7,308 vs. $3,395)
SCSU vs. UW-La Crosse Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SCSU or UW-La Crosse? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UW-La Crosse or SCSU .
- The average SAT score at University of Wisconsin La Crosse (1130) is 212 points higher than at SCSU (918)
- Incoming UW-La Crosse students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at SCSU (20)
- Accepted freshman UW-La Crosse students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at SCSU (3.2)
- SCSU has a higher acceptance rate (82.9%) than UW-La Crosse (74.3%)
SCSU vs. UW-La Crosse Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SCSU or UW-La Crosse? 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 UW-La Crosse and SCSU.
- The graduation rate at UW-La Crosse is higher than Southern Connecticut State University (68% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin La Crosse earn on average $3,700 more per year than SCSU graduates after ten years. ($49,500 vs. $45,800)
- University of Wisconsin La Crosse and SCSU graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($23,250 vs. $23,250)
- University of Wisconsin La Crosse and SCSU graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($240 vs. $240)
- More UW-La Crosse graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SCSU students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/