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CCSU ECSU UNH UWM Quinnipiac WestConn University of Wisconsin-Whitewater UW-La Crosse UW-Eau Claire UW-Green Bay SHU UW-Platteville| Southern Connecticut State University | University of Wisconsin Oshkosh | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SCSU | UWO | ||
| Location | New Haven, CT | Oshkosh, WI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,889 | 13,705 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #786 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | southernct.edu | uwosh.edu | ||
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Costs |
SCSU | UWO | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $6,422 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $13,995 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,076 | $8,894 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,712 | $12,827 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,308 | $4,450 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 87% |
Admission |
SCSU | UWO | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,316 | 8,704 | ||
| Admitted | 6,896 | 7,705 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.9% | 88.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16% | 22.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/24 | |||
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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 | UWO | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SCSU | UWO | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,800 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $23,748 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $245 |
Diversity |
SCSU | UWO | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 0% |
Students |
SCSU | UWO | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 8% | ||
Campus |
SCSU | UWO | ||
| 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 Oshkosh is larger than than SCSU based on total student enrollment (13,705 students vs. 8,889 students)
SCSU vs. UWO Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SCSU or UWO?
- Southern Connecticut State University is 0.7% more expensive to attend than UWO for in-state tuition ($6,470.00 vs. $6,422.00)
- Out of state tuition is 38.3% higher at SCSU than University of Wisconsin Oshkosh ($19,358.00 vs. $13,995.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Oshkosh than SCSU ($12,827 vs. $18,712)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Oshkosh are 58.3% lower than costs at Southern Connecticut State University ($8,894 vs. $14,076)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Wisconsin Oshkosh than Southern Connecticut State University (87% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Connecticut State University students is 64.2% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Oshkosh ($7,308 vs. $4,450)
SCSU vs. UWO Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SCSU or UWO? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UWO or SCSU .
- The average SAT score at University of Wisconsin Oshkosh (1030) is 112 points higher than at SCSU (918)
- Incoming UWO students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at SCSU (20)
- Accepted freshman UWO students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.24) than students at SCSU (3.2)
- UWO has a higher acceptance rate (88.5%) than SCSU (82.9%)
SCSU vs. UWO Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SCSU or UWO? 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 UWO and SCSU.
- The graduation rate at UWO is higher than Southern Connecticut State University (50% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Southern Connecticut State University earn on average $1,700 more per year than UWO graduates after ten years. ($45,800 vs. $44,100)
- Southern Connecticut State University students graduate with a $498 lower median federal student loan debt than UWO graduates. ($23,250 vs. $23,748)
- SCSU graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than UWO graduates. ($240 vs. $245)
- More UWO graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SCSU students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/