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CCSU ECSU UNH Quinnipiac WestConn SHU University of Bridgeport UConn East Stroudsburg University Jackson State University UHart Albertus Magnus College| Southern Connecticut State University | Zion Bible College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SCSU | Zion Bible College | ||
| Location | New Haven, CT | Haverhill, MA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,889 | 225 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Assemblies of God Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | southernct.edu | zbc.edu | ||
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Costs |
SCSU | Zion Bible College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $12,750 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $12,750 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,076 | $11,802 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,712 | $25,157 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,308 | $7,181 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 96% |
Admission |
SCSU | Zion Bible College | ||
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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) | |||
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Academics |
SCSU | Zion Bible College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SCSU | Zion Bible College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,800 | $29,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 48% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $279 |
Diversity |
SCSU | Zion Bible College | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 5% |
Students |
SCSU | Zion Bible College | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 88% | ||
Campus |
SCSU | Zion Bible College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southern Connecticut State University is larger than than Zion Bible College based on total student enrollment (8,889 students vs. 225 students)
SCSU vs. Zion Bible College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SCSU or Zion Bible College?
- Zion Bible College is 97.1% more expensive to attend than SCSU for in-state tuition ($12,750.00 vs. $6,470.00)
- Out of state tuition is 51.8% higher at SCSU than Zion Bible College ($19,358.00 vs. $12,750.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Connecticut State University than Zion Bible College ($18,712 vs. $25,157)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Zion Bible College are 19.3% lower than costs at Southern Connecticut State University ($11,802 vs. $14,076)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Zion Bible College than Southern Connecticut State University (96% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Connecticut State University students is 1.8% larger than aid received Zion Bible College ($7,308 vs. $7,181)
Which college is harder to get into, SCSU or Zion Bible College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Zion Bible College or SCSU .
SCSU vs. Zion Bible College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SCSU or Zion Bible 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 Zion Bible College and SCSU.
- The graduation rate at Zion Bible College is higher than Southern Connecticut State University (68% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Southern Connecticut State University earn on average $16,500 more per year than Zion Bible College graduates after ten years. ($45,800 vs. $29,300)
- Southern Connecticut State University students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Zion Bible College graduates. ($23,250 vs. $27,000)
- SCSU graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Zion Bible College graduates. ($240 vs. $279)
- More SCSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Zion Bible College students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/