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CCSU ECSU UNH Quinnipiac WestConn SHU University of Bridgeport UConn East Stroudsburg University Jackson State University UHart Albertus Magnus College| Southern Connecticut State University | Villa Maria College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SCSU | Villa | ||
| Location | New Haven, CT | Buffalo, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,889 | 465 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | southernct.edu | villa.edu | ||
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Costs |
SCSU | Villa | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $25,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $25,930 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,076 | $8,620 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,712 | $14,576 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,308 | $17,558 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 98% |
Admission |
SCSU | Villa | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,316 | 500 | ||
| Admitted | 6,896 | 391 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.9% | 78.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16% | 25.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 2.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 730/1050 | |||
| 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 | Villa | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SCSU | Villa | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,800 | $27,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $206 |
Diversity |
SCSU | Villa | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 26% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 6% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 0% |
Students |
SCSU | Villa | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 4% | ||
Campus |
SCSU | Villa | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southern Connecticut State University is larger than than Villa based on total student enrollment (8,889 students vs. 465 students)
SCSU vs. Villa Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SCSU or Villa?
- Villa Maria College is 300.8% more expensive to attend than SCSU for in-state tuition ($25,930.00 vs. $6,470.00)
- Out of state tuition is 33.9% higher at Villa than Southern Connecticut State University ($25,930.00 vs. $19,358.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Villa Maria College than SCSU ($14,576 vs. $18,712)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Villa Maria College are 63.3% lower than costs at Southern Connecticut State University ($8,620 vs. $14,076)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Villa Maria College than Southern Connecticut State University (98% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Villa Maria College students is 140.3% larger than aid received Southern Connecticut State University ($17,558 vs. $7,308)
SCSU vs. Villa Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SCSU or Villa? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Villa or SCSU .
- Accepted freshman SCSU students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.2) than students at Villa (2.87)
- SCSU has a higher acceptance rate (82.9%) than Villa (78.2%)
SCSU vs. Villa Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SCSU or Villa? 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 Villa and SCSU.
- Graduates from Southern Connecticut State University earn on average $17,900 more per year than Villa graduates after ten years. ($45,800 vs. $27,900)
- Villa Maria College students graduate with a $3,250 lower median federal student loan debt than SCSU graduates. ($20,000 vs. $23,250)
- Villa graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than SCSU graduates. ($206 vs. $240)
- More SCSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Villa students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/