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CCSU Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus ECSU UNH Quinnipiac WestConn PennWest Clarion Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania SHU University of Bridgeport Penn State Schuylkill UConn| Southern Connecticut State University | PennWest California | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SCSU | PennWest California | ||
| Location | New Haven, CT | California, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 8,889 | 6,509 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1033 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | southernct.edu | calu.edu | ||
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Costs |
SCSU | PennWest California | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $11,574 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,076 | $10,416 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,712 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,308 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 0% |
Admission |
SCSU | PennWest California | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,316 | - | ||
| Admitted | 6,896 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.9% | |||
| Enrolled % | 16% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 940/1150 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 22, 2024 |
Academics |
SCSU | PennWest California | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SCSU | PennWest California | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,800 | $42,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $258 |
Diversity |
SCSU | PennWest California | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 2% |
Students |
SCSU | PennWest California | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 13% | ||
Campus |
SCSU | PennWest California | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 PennWest California based on total student enrollment (8,889 students vs. 6,509 students)
SCSU vs. PennWest California Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SCSU or PennWest California?
- PennWest California is 19.3% more expensive to attend than SCSU for in-state tuition ($7,716.00 vs. $6,470.00)
- Out of state tuition is 67.3% higher at SCSU than PennWest California ($19,358.00 vs. $11,574.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at PennWest California are 35.1% lower than costs at Southern Connecticut State University ($10,416 vs. $14,076)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Connecticut State University than PennWest California (81% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Connecticut State University students is ?% larger than aid received PennWest California ($7,308 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, SCSU or PennWest California? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PennWest California or SCSU .
- The average SAT score at PennWest California (922) is 4 points higher than at SCSU (918)
- Incoming SCSU students have at the same average ACT score (20) as students at PennWest California (20)
- Accepted freshman PennWest California students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at SCSU (3.2)
SCSU vs. PennWest California Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SCSU or PennWest California? 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 PennWest California and SCSU.
- The graduation rate at PennWest California is higher than Southern Connecticut State University (53% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Southern Connecticut State University earn on average $3,300 more per year than PennWest California graduates after ten years. ($45,800 vs. $42,500)
- Southern Connecticut State University students graduate with a $1,750 lower median federal student loan debt than PennWest California graduates. ($23,250 vs. $25,000)
- SCSU graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than PennWest California graduates. ($240 vs. $258)
- More PennWest California graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SCSU students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/