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CCSU ECSU UNH Quinnipiac WestConn SHU University of Bridgeport Georgia UConn East Stroudsburg University Jackson State University UHart| Southern Connecticut State University | Wheelock College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SCSU | Wheelock College | ||
| Location | New Haven, CT | Boston, MA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,889 | 890 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | southernct.edu | wheelock.edu | ||
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Costs |
SCSU | Wheelock College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $34,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $34,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,076 | $14,975 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,712 | $28,829 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,308 | $21,786 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 99% |
Admission |
SCSU | Wheelock 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 | 2.92 | ||
| 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) | Required | ||
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Academics |
SCSU | Wheelock College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SCSU | Wheelock College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,800 | $36,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $279 |
Diversity |
SCSU | Wheelock College | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 7% |
Students |
SCSU | Wheelock College | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | - | ||
Campus |
SCSU | Wheelock College | ||
| 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 Wheelock College based on total student enrollment (8,889 students vs. 890 students)
SCSU vs. Wheelock College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SCSU or Wheelock College?
- Wheelock College is 440.2% more expensive to attend than SCSU for in-state tuition ($34,950.00 vs. $6,470.00)
- Out of state tuition is 80.5% higher at Wheelock College than Southern Connecticut State University ($34,950.00 vs. $19,358.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Connecticut State University than Wheelock College ($18,712 vs. $28,829)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Connecticut State University are 6.4% lower than costs at Wheelock College ($14,076 vs. $14,975)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wheelock College than Southern Connecticut State University (99% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wheelock College students is 198.1% larger than aid received Southern Connecticut State University ($21,786 vs. $7,308)
Which college is harder to get into, SCSU or Wheelock College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wheelock College or SCSU .
- The average SAT score at Wheelock College (944) is 26 points higher than at SCSU (918)
- Incoming Wheelock College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at SCSU (20)
- Accepted freshman SCSU students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.2) than students at Wheelock College (2.92)
SCSU vs. Wheelock College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SCSU or Wheelock 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 Wheelock College and SCSU.
- The graduation rate at Wheelock College is higher than Southern Connecticut State University (58% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Southern Connecticut State University earn on average $9,500 more per year than Wheelock College graduates after ten years. ($45,800 vs. $36,300)
- Southern Connecticut State University students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Wheelock College graduates. ($23,250 vs. $27,000)
- SCSU graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Wheelock College graduates. ($240 vs. $279)
- More Wheelock College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SCSU students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/