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CCSU RPI ECSU Clark University Holy Cross RIT UNH Quinnipiac WestConn Stevens Northeastern SHU| Southern Connecticut State University | Worcester Polytechnic Institute | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SCSU | WPI | ||
| Location | New Haven, CT | Worcester, MA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,820 | 7,353 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | southernct.edu | wpi.edu | ||
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Costs |
SCSU | WPI | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,664 | $57,960 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,940 | $57,960 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,700 | $18,072 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,870 | $47,799 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,786 | $28,005 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 77% | 95% |
Admission |
SCSU | WPI | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,303 | 11,809 | ||
| Admitted | 6,735 | 6,908 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.1% | 58.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.2% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2026 |
Academics |
SCSU | WPI | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SCSU | WPI | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,800 | $82,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 92% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $279 |
Diversity |
SCSU | WPI | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 17% | ||
| % Women | 17% | 8% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 6% |
Students |
SCSU | WPI | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 49% | ||
Campus |
SCSU | WPI | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southern Connecticut State University is larger than than WPI based on total student enrollment (8,820 students vs. 7,353 students)
SCSU vs. WPI Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SCSU or WPI?
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute is 769.7% more expensive to attend than SCSU for in-state tuition ($57,960.00 vs. $6,664.00)
- Out of state tuition is 190.7% higher at WPI than Southern Connecticut State University ($57,960.00 vs. $19,940.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Connecticut State University than WPI ($19,870 vs. $47,799)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Connecticut State University are 22.9% lower than costs at Worcester Polytechnic Institute ($14,700 vs. $18,072)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Worcester Polytechnic Institute than Southern Connecticut State University (95% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Worcester Polytechnic Institute students is 218.7% larger than aid received Southern Connecticut State University ($28,005 vs. $8,786)
SCSU vs. WPI Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SCSU or WPI? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WPI or SCSU .
- Accepted freshman WPI students have a 0.7 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at SCSU (3.2)
- SCSU has a higher acceptance rate (81.1%) than WPI (58.5%)
SCSU vs. WPI Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SCSU or WPI? 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 WPI and SCSU.
- The graduation rate at WPI is higher than Southern Connecticut State University (76% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Worcester Polytechnic Institute earn on average $36,900 more per year than SCSU graduates after ten years. ($82,700 vs. $45,800)
- Southern Connecticut State University students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than WPI graduates. ($23,250 vs. $27,000)
- SCSU graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than WPI graduates. ($240 vs. $279)
- More WPI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SCSU students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/