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CCSU ECSU UNH Quinnipiac WestConn SHU Seattle Central University of Bridgeport UConn East Stroudsburg University Jackson State University UHart| Southern Connecticut State University | Bellevue College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SCSU | BC- Bellevue College | ||
| Location | New Haven, CT | Bellevue, WA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,889 | 10,617 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | southernct.edu | bellevuecollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
SCSU | BC- Bellevue College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $3,928 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $9,607 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,076 | $17,952 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,712 | $11,404 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,308 | $6,823 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 23% |
Admission |
SCSU | BC- Bellevue 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) | |||
| Application Deadline | Sep 15, 2023 |
Academics |
SCSU | BC- Bellevue College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SCSU | BC- Bellevue College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,800 | $48,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $11,333 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $117 |
Diversity |
SCSU | BC- Bellevue College | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 46% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 7% |
Students |
SCSU | BC- Bellevue College | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 4% | ||
Campus |
SCSU | BC- Bellevue College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bellevue College is larger than than SCSU based on total student enrollment (10,617 students vs. 8,889 students)
SCSU vs. BC- Bellevue College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SCSU or BC- Bellevue College?
- Southern Connecticut State University is 64.7% more expensive to attend than BC- Bellevue College for in-state tuition ($6,470.00 vs. $3,928.00)
- Out of state tuition is 101.5% higher at SCSU than Bellevue College ($19,358.00 vs. $9,607.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bellevue College than SCSU ($11,404 vs. $18,712)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Connecticut State University are 27.5% lower than costs at Bellevue College ($14,076 vs. $17,952)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Connecticut State University than Bellevue College (81% vs. 23%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Connecticut State University students is 7.1% larger than aid received Bellevue College ($7,308 vs. $6,823)
Which college is harder to get into, SCSU or BC- Bellevue College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BC- Bellevue College or SCSU .
SCSU vs. BC- Bellevue College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SCSU or BC- Bellevue 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 BC- Bellevue College and SCSU.
- Graduates from Bellevue College earn on average $2,700 more per year than SCSU graduates after ten years. ($48,500 vs. $45,800)
- Bellevue College students graduate with a $11,917 lower median federal student loan debt than SCSU graduates. ($11,333 vs. $23,250)
- BC- Bellevue College graduates are paying $123 less per month on federal student loans than SCSU graduates. ($117 vs. $240)
- More SCSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former BC- Bellevue College 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/