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CCSU ECSU UNH Quinnipiac WestConn University of Wisconsin-Whitewater UW-Stout UWM SHU UW-Green Bay University of Bridgeport UW-La Crosse| Southern Connecticut State University | University of Wisconsin Stevens Point | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SCSU | UWSP | ||
| Location | New Haven, CT | Stevens Point, WI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,889 | 7,964 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #860 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | southernct.edu | uwsp.edu | ||
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Costs |
SCSU | UWSP | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $6,698 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $15,402 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,076 | $8,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,712 | $13,702 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,308 | $4,169 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 98% |
Admission |
SCSU | UWSP | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,316 | 8,120 | ||
| Admitted | 6,896 | 7,231 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.9% | 89.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16% | 23.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.27 | ||
| 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Sep 1, 2024 |
Academics |
SCSU | UWSP | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SCSU | UWSP | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,800 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $24,360 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $251 |
Diversity |
SCSU | UWSP | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 58% | ||
| 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% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 0% |
Students |
SCSU | UWSP | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 10% | ||
Campus |
SCSU | UWSP | ||
| 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 UWSP based on total student enrollment (8,889 students vs. 7,964 students)
SCSU vs. UWSP Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SCSU or UWSP?
- University of Wisconsin Stevens Point is 3.5% more expensive to attend than SCSU for in-state tuition ($6,698.00 vs. $6,470.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25.7% higher at SCSU than University of Wisconsin Stevens Point ($19,358.00 vs. $15,402.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Stevens Point than SCSU ($13,702 vs. $18,712)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Stevens Point are 76% lower than costs at Southern Connecticut State University ($8,000 vs. $14,076)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Wisconsin Stevens Point than Southern Connecticut State University (98% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Connecticut State University students is 75.3% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Stevens Point ($7,308 vs. $4,169)
SCSU vs. UWSP Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SCSU or UWSP? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UWSP or SCSU .
- The average SAT score at University of Wisconsin Stevens Point (1050) is 132 points higher than at SCSU (918)
- Incoming UWSP students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at SCSU (20)
- Accepted freshman UWSP students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.27) than students at SCSU (3.2)
- UWSP has a higher acceptance rate (89.1%) than SCSU (82.9%)
SCSU vs. UWSP Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SCSU or UWSP? 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 UWSP and SCSU.
- The graduation rate at UWSP is higher than Southern Connecticut State University (61% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Southern Connecticut State University earn on average $4,100 more per year than UWSP graduates after ten years. ($45,800 vs. $41,700)
- Southern Connecticut State University students graduate with a $1,110 lower median federal student loan debt than UWSP graduates. ($23,250 vs. $24,360)
- SCSU graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than UWSP graduates. ($240 vs. $251)
- More UWSP graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SCSU students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/