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CCSU K-State ECSU KU Pitt State UNH Quinnipiac WestConn WSU SHU Johnson County Community College Fort Hays State University| Southern Connecticut State University | Emporia State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SCSU | ESU | ||
| Location | New Haven, CT | Emporia, KS | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,889 | 5,324 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | southernct.edu | emporia.edu | ||
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Costs |
SCSU | ESU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $5,278 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $13,195 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,076 | $9,308 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,712 | $14,854 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,308 | $5,345 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 89% |
Admission |
SCSU | ESU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,316 | 1,846 | ||
| Admitted | 6,896 | 1,766 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.9% | 95.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16% | 30.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| 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 | ESU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SCSU | ESU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,800 | $39,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $19,419 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $200 |
Diversity |
SCSU | ESU | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 7% | ||
| % International | 0% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 1% |
Students |
SCSU | ESU | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 11% | ||
Campus |
SCSU | ESU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southern Connecticut State University is larger than than ESU based on total student enrollment (8,889 students vs. 5,324 students)
SCSU vs. ESU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SCSU or ESU ?
- Southern Connecticut State University is 22.6% more expensive to attend than ESU for in-state tuition ($6,470.00 vs. $5,278.00)
- Out of state tuition is 46.7% higher at SCSU than Emporia State University ($19,358.00 vs. $13,195.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Emporia State University than SCSU ($14,854 vs. $18,712)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Emporia State University are 51.2% lower than costs at Southern Connecticut State University ($9,308 vs. $14,076)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Emporia State University than Southern Connecticut State University (89% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Connecticut State University students is 36.7% larger than aid received Emporia State University ($7,308 vs. $5,345)
SCSU vs. ESU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SCSU or ESU ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ESU or SCSU .
- The average SAT score at Emporia State University (1030) is 112 points higher than at SCSU (918)
- Incoming ESU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at SCSU (20)
- Accepted freshman ESU students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at SCSU (3.2)
- ESU has a higher acceptance rate (95.7%) than SCSU (82.9%)
SCSU vs. ESU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SCSU or ESU ? 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 ESU and SCSU.
- The graduation rate at SCSU is higher than Emporia State University (44% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Southern Connecticut State University earn on average $6,800 more per year than ESU graduates after ten years. ($45,800 vs. $39,000)
- Emporia State University students graduate with a $3,831 lower median federal student loan debt than SCSU graduates. ($19,419 vs. $23,250)
- ESU graduates are paying $40 less per month on federal student loans than SCSU graduates. ($200 vs. $240)
- More SCSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ESU students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/