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CCSU ECSU UNH Quinnipiac WestConn University of Wisconsin-Whitewater SHU University of Bridgeport UConn East Stroudsburg University UWM Jackson State University| Southern Connecticut State University | University of Wisconsin Parkside | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SCSU | Parkside | ||
| Location | New Haven, CT | Kenosha, WI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,889 | 3,947 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #965 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | southernct.edu | uwp.edu | ||
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Costs |
SCSU | Parkside | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $6,298 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $14,568 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,076 | $7,966 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,712 | $8,510 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,308 | $7,098 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 67% |
Admission |
SCSU | Parkside | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,316 | 2,893 | ||
| Admitted | 6,896 | 2,107 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.9% | 72.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16% | 21% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | |||
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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 | Parkside | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SCSU | Parkside | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 28% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,800 | $41,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $22,965 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $237 |
Diversity |
SCSU | Parkside | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 0% |
Students |
SCSU | Parkside | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 12% | ||
Campus |
SCSU | Parkside | ||
| 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 Parkside based on total student enrollment (8,889 students vs. 3,947 students)
SCSU vs. Parkside Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SCSU or Parkside?
- Southern Connecticut State University is 2.7% more expensive to attend than Parkside for in-state tuition ($6,470.00 vs. $6,298.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32.9% higher at SCSU than University of Wisconsin Parkside ($19,358.00 vs. $14,568.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Parkside than SCSU ($8,510 vs. $18,712)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Parkside are 76.7% lower than costs at Southern Connecticut State University ($7,966 vs. $14,076)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Connecticut State University than University of Wisconsin Parkside (81% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Connecticut State University students is 3% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Parkside ($7,308 vs. $7,098)
SCSU vs. Parkside Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SCSU or Parkside? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Parkside or SCSU .
- The average SAT score at University of Wisconsin Parkside (970) is 52 points higher than at SCSU (918)
- Incoming Parkside students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at SCSU (20)
- Accepted freshman Parkside students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at SCSU (3.2)
- SCSU has a higher acceptance rate (82.9%) than Parkside (72.8%)
SCSU vs. Parkside Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SCSU or Parkside? 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 Parkside and SCSU.
- The graduation rate at SCSU is higher than University of Wisconsin Parkside (44% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from Southern Connecticut State University earn on average $4,800 more per year than Parkside graduates after ten years. ($45,800 vs. $41,000)
- University of Wisconsin Parkside students graduate with a $285 lower median federal student loan debt than SCSU graduates. ($22,965 vs. $23,250)
- Parkside graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than SCSU graduates. ($237 vs. $240)
- More SCSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Parkside students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/