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CCSU ECSU UNH Quinnipiac WestConn SHU University of Bridgeport UConn East Stroudsburg University Jackson State University FSW UHart| Southern Connecticut State University | State College of Florida Manatee Sarasota | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SCSU | SCF | ||
| Location | New Haven, CT | Bradenton, FL | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,889 | 8,588 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | southernct.edu | scf.edu | ||
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Costs |
SCSU | SCF | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $2,365 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $2,365 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,076 | $20,858 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,712 | $13,451 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,308 | $4,908 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 80% |
Admission |
SCSU | SCF | ||
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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 | 3.1 | ||
| 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) | |||
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Academics |
SCSU | SCF | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 38:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SCSU | SCF | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,800 | $33,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 35% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $8,610 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $89 |
Diversity |
SCSU | SCF | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 3% |
Students |
SCSU | SCF | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 0% | ||
Campus |
SCSU | SCF | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Southern Connecticut State University is larger than than SCF based on total student enrollment (8,889 students vs. 8,588 students)
SCSU vs. SCF Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SCSU or SCF?
- Southern Connecticut State University is 173.6% more expensive to attend than SCF for in-state tuition ($6,470.00 vs. $2,365.00)
- Out of state tuition is 718.5% higher at SCSU than State College of Florida Manatee Sarasota ($19,358.00 vs. $2,365.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at State College of Florida Manatee Sarasota than SCSU ($13,451 vs. $18,712)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Connecticut State University are 48.2% lower than costs at State College of Florida Manatee Sarasota ($14,076 vs. $20,858)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Connecticut State University than State College of Florida Manatee Sarasota (81% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Connecticut State University students is 48.9% larger than aid received State College of Florida Manatee Sarasota ($7,308 vs. $4,908)
Which college is harder to get into, SCSU or SCF? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SCF or SCSU .
- Accepted freshman SCSU students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.2) than students at SCF (3.1)
SCSU vs. SCF Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SCSU or SCF? 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 SCF and SCSU.
- Graduates from Southern Connecticut State University earn on average $12,100 more per year than SCF graduates after ten years. ($45,800 vs. $33,700)
- State College of Florida Manatee Sarasota students graduate with a $14,640 lower median federal student loan debt than SCSU graduates. ($8,610 vs. $23,250)
- SCF graduates are paying $151 less per month on federal student loans than SCSU graduates. ($89 vs. $240)
- More SCSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SCF students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 35%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/