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Overview |
SCSU | Washburn University | ||
| Location | New Haven, CT | Topeka, KS | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,889 | 5,460 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | southernct.edu | washburn.edu | ||
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Costs |
SCSU | Washburn University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $9,044 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $20,328 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,076 | $10,040 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,712 | $12,473 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,308 | $7,818 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 100% |
Admission |
SCSU | Washburn University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,316 | - | ||
| Admitted | 6,896 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.9% | |||
| Enrolled % | 16% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
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Academics |
SCSU | Washburn University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SCSU | Washburn University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,800 | $42,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $16,900 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $174 |
Diversity |
SCSU | Washburn University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 14% |
Students |
SCSU | Washburn University | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 2% | ||
Campus |
SCSU | Washburn University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southern Connecticut State University is larger than than Washburn University based on total student enrollment (8,889 students vs. 5,460 students)
SCSU vs. Washburn University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SCSU or Washburn University?
- Washburn University is 39.8% more expensive to attend than SCSU for in-state tuition ($9,044.00 vs. $6,470.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5% higher at Washburn University than Southern Connecticut State University ($20,328.00 vs. $19,358.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Washburn University than SCSU ($12,473 vs. $18,712)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Washburn University are 40.2% lower than costs at Southern Connecticut State University ($10,040 vs. $14,076)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Washburn University than Southern Connecticut State University (100% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washburn University students is 7% larger than aid received Southern Connecticut State University ($7,818 vs. $7,308)
Which college is harder to get into, SCSU or Washburn University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Washburn University or SCSU .
- Accepted freshman Washburn University students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at SCSU (3.2)
SCSU vs. Washburn University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SCSU or Washburn University? 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 Washburn University and SCSU.
- The graduation rate at SCSU is higher than Washburn University (44% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Southern Connecticut State University earn on average $3,500 more per year than Washburn University graduates after ten years. ($45,800 vs. $42,300)
- Washburn University students graduate with a $6,350 lower median federal student loan debt than SCSU graduates. ($16,900 vs. $23,250)
- Washburn University graduates are paying $66 less per month on federal student loans than SCSU graduates. ($174 vs. $240)
- More SCSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Washburn University students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/