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CCSU ECSU UNH Quinnipiac WestConn SHU University of Bridgeport UConn East Stroudsburg University Jackson State University UHart Dean College| Southern Connecticut State University | American International College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SCSU | AIC | ||
| Location | New Haven, CT | Springfield, MA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,889 | 2,010 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #945 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | southernct.edu | aic.edu | ||
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Costs |
SCSU | AIC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $40,550 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $40,550 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,076 | $15,130 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,712 | $18,317 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,308 | $35,061 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 95% |
Admission |
SCSU | AIC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,316 | 2,707 | ||
| Admitted | 6,896 | 2,419 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.9% | 89.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16% | 13.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 2.91 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| SAT Range | 940/1110 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Sep 7, 2023 |
Academics |
SCSU | AIC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SCSU | AIC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,800 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $279 |
Diversity |
SCSU | AIC | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 39% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 25% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 14% |
Students |
SCSU | AIC | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 48% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 47% | ||
Campus |
SCSU | AIC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| 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 AIC based on total student enrollment (8,889 students vs. 2,010 students)
SCSU vs. AIC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SCSU or AIC?
- American International College is 526.7% more expensive to attend than SCSU for in-state tuition ($40,550.00 vs. $6,470.00)
- Out of state tuition is 109.5% higher at AIC than Southern Connecticut State University ($40,550.00 vs. $19,358.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at American International College than SCSU ($18,317 vs. $18,712)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Connecticut State University are 7.5% lower than costs at American International College ($14,076 vs. $15,130)
- More students receive financial grant aid at American International College than Southern Connecticut State University (95% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by American International College students is 379.8% larger than aid received Southern Connecticut State University ($35,061 vs. $7,308)
SCSU vs. AIC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SCSU or AIC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AIC or SCSU .
- The average SAT score at Southern Connecticut State University (918) is 31 points higher than at AIC (887)
- Incoming SCSU students have at the same average ACT score (20) as students at AIC (20)
- Accepted freshman SCSU students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.2) than students at AIC (2.91)
- AIC has a higher acceptance rate (89.4%) than SCSU (82.9%)
SCSU vs. AIC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SCSU or AIC? 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 AIC and SCSU.
- The graduation rate at SCSU is higher than American International College (44% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from American International College earn on average $600 more per year than SCSU graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $45,800)
- Southern Connecticut State University students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than AIC graduates. ($23,250 vs. $27,000)
- SCSU graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than AIC graduates. ($240 vs. $279)
- More SCSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AIC students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/