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Overview |
SCSU | Wilmington University | ||
| Location | New Haven, CT | New Castle, DE | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,889 | 14,020 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | southernct.edu | wilmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
SCSU | Wilmington University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $11,970 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $11,970 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,076 | $6,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,712 | $14,089 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,308 | $5,380 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 41% |
Admission |
SCSU | Wilmington University | ||
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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) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 30, 2025 |
Academics |
SCSU | Wilmington University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SCSU | Wilmington University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,800 | $43,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 42% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $18,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $193 |
Diversity |
SCSU | Wilmington University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 25% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 12% |
Students |
SCSU | Wilmington University | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 28% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 72% | ||
Campus |
SCSU | Wilmington University | ||
| 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
- Wilmington University is larger than than SCSU based on total student enrollment (14,020 students vs. 8,889 students)
SCSU vs. Wilmington University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SCSU or Wilmington University?
- Wilmington University is 85% more expensive to attend than SCSU for in-state tuition ($11,970.00 vs. $6,470.00)
- Out of state tuition is 61.7% higher at SCSU than Wilmington University ($19,358.00 vs. $11,970.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wilmington University than SCSU ($14,089 vs. $18,712)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wilmington University are 134.6% lower than costs at Southern Connecticut State University ($6,000 vs. $14,076)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Connecticut State University than Wilmington University (81% vs. 41%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Connecticut State University students is 35.8% larger than aid received Wilmington University ($7,308 vs. $5,380)
Which college is harder to get into, SCSU or Wilmington University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wilmington University or SCSU .
SCSU vs. Wilmington University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SCSU or Wilmington 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 Wilmington University and SCSU.
- The graduation rate at SCSU is higher than Wilmington University (44% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Southern Connecticut State University earn on average $2,200 more per year than Wilmington University graduates after ten years. ($45,800 vs. $43,600)
- Wilmington University students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than SCSU graduates. ($18,750 vs. $23,250)
- Wilmington University graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than SCSU graduates. ($193 vs. $240)
- More SCSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wilmington University students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/