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CCSU ECSU UNH Quinnipiac WestConn SHU University of Bridgeport UConn East Stroudsburg University Temple Jackson State University UHart| Southern Connecticut State University | Vermont Technical College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SCSU | Vermont Tech | ||
| Location | New Haven, CT | Randolph Center, VT | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 8,889 | 1,414 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | southernct.edu | vtc.edu | ||
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Costs |
SCSU | Vermont Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $14,712 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $28,128 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,076 | $12,404 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,712 | $19,426 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,308 | $9,660 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 97% |
Admission |
SCSU | Vermont Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,316 | 930 | ||
| Admitted | 6,896 | 463 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.9% | 49.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16% | 27.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
SCSU | Vermont Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SCSU | Vermont Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,800 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $16,050 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $165 |
Diversity |
SCSU | Vermont Tech | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 2% |
Students |
SCSU | Vermont Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 20% | ||
Campus |
SCSU | Vermont Tech | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Southern Connecticut State University is larger than than Vermont Tech based on total student enrollment (8,889 students vs. 1,414 students)
SCSU vs. Vermont Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SCSU or Vermont Tech?
- Vermont Technical College is 127.4% more expensive to attend than SCSU for in-state tuition ($14,712.00 vs. $6,470.00)
- Out of state tuition is 45.3% higher at Vermont Tech than Southern Connecticut State University ($28,128.00 vs. $19,358.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Connecticut State University than Vermont Tech ($18,712 vs. $19,426)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Vermont Technical College are 13.5% lower than costs at Southern Connecticut State University ($12,404 vs. $14,076)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Vermont Technical College than Southern Connecticut State University (97% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Vermont Technical College students is 32.2% larger than aid received Southern Connecticut State University ($9,660 vs. $7,308)
SCSU vs. Vermont Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SCSU or Vermont Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Vermont Tech or SCSU .
- Accepted freshman SCSU students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.2) than students at Vermont Tech (3.19)
- SCSU has a higher acceptance rate (82.9%) than Vermont Tech (49.8%)
SCSU vs. Vermont Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SCSU or Vermont Tech? 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 Vermont Tech and SCSU.
- The graduation rate at SCSU is higher than Vermont Technical College (44% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Southern Connecticut State University earn on average $1,000 more per year than Vermont Tech graduates after ten years. ($45,800 vs. $44,800)
- Vermont Technical College students graduate with a $7,200 lower median federal student loan debt than SCSU graduates. ($16,050 vs. $23,250)
- Vermont Tech graduates are paying $75 less per month on federal student loans than SCSU graduates. ($165 vs. $240)
- More Vermont Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SCSU students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/