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Overview |
SCSU | Wilson College | ||
| Location | New Haven, CT | Chambersburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,889 | 1,360 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #974 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | southernct.edu | wilson.edu | ||
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Costs |
SCSU | Wilson College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $25,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $25,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,076 | $11,968 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,712 | $23,923 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,308 | $14,241 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 99% |
Admission |
SCSU | Wilson College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,316 | 739 | ||
| Admitted | 6,896 | 695 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.9% | 94% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16% | 19.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| SAT Range | 970/1120 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
SCSU | Wilson College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SCSU | Wilson College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,800 | $34,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $25,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $266 |
Diversity |
SCSU | Wilson College | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 23% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 77% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 15% |
Students |
SCSU | Wilson College | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 34% | ||
Campus |
SCSU | Wilson College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southern Connecticut State University is larger than than Wilson College based on total student enrollment (8,889 students vs. 1,360 students)
SCSU vs. Wilson College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SCSU or Wilson College?
- Wilson College is 289.5% more expensive to attend than SCSU for in-state tuition ($25,200.00 vs. $6,470.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30.2% higher at Wilson College than Southern Connecticut State University ($25,200.00 vs. $19,358.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Connecticut State University than Wilson College ($18,712 vs. $23,923)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wilson College are 17.6% lower than costs at Southern Connecticut State University ($11,968 vs. $14,076)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wilson College than Southern Connecticut State University (99% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wilson College students is 94.9% larger than aid received Southern Connecticut State University ($14,241 vs. $7,308)
SCSU vs. Wilson College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SCSU or Wilson College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wilson College or SCSU .
- The average SAT score at Wilson College (941) is 23 points higher than at SCSU (918)
- Incoming SCSU students have at the same average ACT score (20) as students at Wilson College (20)
- Accepted freshman Wilson College students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at SCSU (3.2)
- Wilson College has a higher acceptance rate (94%) than SCSU (82.9%)
SCSU vs. Wilson College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SCSU or Wilson 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 Wilson College and SCSU.
- The graduation rate at Wilson College is higher than Southern Connecticut State University (53% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Southern Connecticut State University earn on average $11,100 more per year than Wilson College graduates after ten years. ($45,800 vs. $34,700)
- Southern Connecticut State University students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Wilson College graduates. ($23,250 vs. $25,750)
- SCSU graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Wilson College graduates. ($240 vs. $266)
- More Wilson College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SCSU students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/