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CCSU ECSU UNH Quinnipiac WestConn SHU University of Bridgeport UConn Temple East Stroudsburg University Jackson State University UHart| Southern Connecticut State University | Widener University Delaware Campus | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SCSU | Widener University-Delaware Campus | ||
| Location | New Haven, CT | Wilmington, DE | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,889 | 653 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | southernct.edu | widener.edu | ||
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Costs |
SCSU | Widener University-Delaware Campus | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $13,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $13,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,076 | $11,034 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,712 | $17,721 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,308 | $6,645 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 17% |
Admission |
SCSU | Widener University-Delaware Campus | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,316 | - | ||
| Admitted | 6,896 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.9% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 16% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not applicable | ||
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Academics |
SCSU | Widener University-Delaware Campus | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SCSU | Widener University-Delaware Campus | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,800 | $59,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $279 |
Diversity |
SCSU | Widener University-Delaware Campus | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 2% |
Students |
SCSU | Widener University-Delaware Campus | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | - | ||
Campus |
SCSU | Widener University-Delaware Campus | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Southern Connecticut State University is larger than than Widener University-Delaware Campus based on total student enrollment (8,889 students vs. 653 students)
SCSU vs. Widener University-Delaware Campus Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SCSU or Widener University-Delaware Campus?
- Widener University Delaware Campus is 113.3% more expensive to attend than SCSU for in-state tuition ($13,800.00 vs. $6,470.00)
- Out of state tuition is 40.3% higher at SCSU than Widener University Delaware Campus ($19,358.00 vs. $13,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Widener University Delaware Campus than SCSU ($17,721 vs. $18,712)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Widener University Delaware Campus are 27.6% lower than costs at Southern Connecticut State University ($11,034 vs. $14,076)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Connecticut State University than Widener University Delaware Campus (81% vs. 17%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Connecticut State University students is 10% larger than aid received Widener University Delaware Campus ($7,308 vs. $6,645)
Which college is harder to get into, SCSU or Widener University-Delaware Campus? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Widener University-Delaware Campus or SCSU .
SCSU vs. Widener University-Delaware Campus Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SCSU or Widener University-Delaware Campus? 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 Widener University-Delaware Campus and SCSU.
- The graduation rate at Widener University-Delaware Campus is higher than Southern Connecticut State University (67% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Widener University Delaware Campus earn on average $13,700 more per year than SCSU graduates after ten years. ($59,500 vs. $45,800)
- Southern Connecticut State University students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Widener University-Delaware Campus graduates. ($23,250 vs. $27,000)
- SCSU graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Widener University-Delaware Campus graduates. ($240 vs. $279)
- More Widener University-Delaware Campus 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/