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CCSU Wesleyan University ECSU UNH Quinnipiac WestConn OWU SHU University of Bridgeport UConn East Stroudsburg University Smith College| Southern Connecticut State University | Wesley College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SCSU | Wesley College | ||
| Location | New Haven, CT | Dover, DE | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,889 | 917 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | southernct.edu | wesley.edu | ||
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Costs |
SCSU | Wesley College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $26,934 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $26,934 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,076 | $11,864 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,712 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,308 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 0% |
Admission |
SCSU | Wesley College | ||
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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 | 2.93 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 14/18 | |||
| SAT Range | 820/1050 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
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Academics |
SCSU | Wesley College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SCSU | Wesley College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,800 | $46,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $29,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $299 |
Diversity |
SCSU | Wesley College | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 37% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 45% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 5% |
Students |
SCSU | Wesley College | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 50% | ||
Campus |
SCSU | Wesley College | ||
| 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 Wesley College based on total student enrollment (8,889 students vs. 917 students)
SCSU vs. Wesley College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SCSU or Wesley College?
- Wesley College is 316.3% more expensive to attend than SCSU for in-state tuition ($26,934.00 vs. $6,470.00)
- Out of state tuition is 39.1% higher at Wesley College than Southern Connecticut State University ($26,934.00 vs. $19,358.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wesley College are 18.6% lower than costs at Southern Connecticut State University ($11,864 vs. $14,076)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Connecticut State University than Wesley College (81% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Connecticut State University students is ?% larger than aid received Wesley College ($7,308 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, SCSU or Wesley College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wesley College or SCSU .
- The average SAT score at Southern Connecticut State University (918) is 82 points higher than at Wesley College (836)
- Incoming SCSU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at Wesley College (17)
- Accepted freshman SCSU students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.2) than students at Wesley College (2.93)
SCSU vs. Wesley College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SCSU or Wesley College? 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 Wesley College and SCSU.
- The graduation rate at SCSU is higher than Wesley College (44% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Wesley College earn on average $200 more per year than SCSU graduates after ten years. ($46,000 vs. $45,800)
- Southern Connecticut State University students graduate with a $5,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Wesley College graduates. ($23,250 vs. $29,000)
- SCSU graduates are paying $59 less per month on federal student loans than Wesley College graduates. ($240 vs. $299)
- More SCSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wesley College students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/