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CCSU ECSU UNH Quinnipiac WestConn SHU University of Bridgeport UConn East Stroudsburg University Alvernia University Jackson State University UHart| Southern Connecticut State University | Albright College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SCSU | Albright College | ||
| Location | New Haven, CT | Reading, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,889 | 1,498 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | southernct.edu | albright.edu | ||
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Costs |
SCSU | Albright College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $27,020 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $27,020 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,076 | $14,940 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,712 | $21,496 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,308 | $21,420 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 100% |
Admission |
SCSU | Albright College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,316 | 5,578 | ||
| Admitted | 6,896 | 4,734 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.9% | 84.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16% | 8.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.05 | ||
| 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 | Albright College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SCSU | Albright College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,800 | $49,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $289 |
Diversity |
SCSU | Albright College | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 15% |
Students |
SCSU | Albright College | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 36% | ||
Campus |
SCSU | Albright College | ||
| 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 Albright College based on total student enrollment (8,889 students vs. 1,498 students)
SCSU vs. Albright College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SCSU or Albright College?
- Albright College is 317.6% more expensive to attend than SCSU for in-state tuition ($27,020.00 vs. $6,470.00)
- Out of state tuition is 39.6% higher at Albright College than Southern Connecticut State University ($27,020.00 vs. $19,358.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Connecticut State University than Albright College ($18,712 vs. $21,496)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Connecticut State University are 6.1% lower than costs at Albright College ($14,076 vs. $14,940)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Albright College than Southern Connecticut State University (100% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Albright College students is 193.1% larger than aid received Southern Connecticut State University ($21,420 vs. $7,308)
SCSU vs. Albright College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SCSU or Albright College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Albright College or SCSU .
- Accepted freshman SCSU students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.2) than students at Albright College (3.05)
- Albright College has a higher acceptance rate (84.9%) than SCSU (82.9%)
SCSU vs. Albright College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SCSU or Albright 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 Albright College and SCSU.
- The graduation rate at Albright College is higher than Southern Connecticut State University (60% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Albright College earn on average $3,700 more per year than SCSU graduates after ten years. ($49,500 vs. $45,800)
- Southern Connecticut State University students graduate with a $4,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Albright College graduates. ($23,250 vs. $28,000)
- SCSU graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than Albright College graduates. ($240 vs. $289)
- More Albright College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SCSU students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/