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CCSU ECSU UNH Quinnipiac WestConn SHU University of Bridgeport UConn East Stroudsburg University Jackson State University UHart Albertus Magnus College| Southern Connecticut State University | Capitol College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SCSU | Capitol College | ||
| Location | New Haven, CT | Laurel, MD | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,889 | 823 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | southernct.edu | capitol-college.edu | ||
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Costs |
SCSU | Capitol College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $25,830 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $25,830 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,076 | $12,816 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,712 | $25,445 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,308 | $14,332 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 90% |
Admission |
SCSU | Capitol College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,316 | 258 | ||
| Admitted | 6,896 | 166 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.9% | 64.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16% | 28.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.26 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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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 | Capitol College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SCSU | Capitol College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,800 | $70,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $25,736 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $266 |
Diversity |
SCSU | Capitol College | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 79% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 21% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 35% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 1% |
Students |
SCSU | Capitol College | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 15% | ||
Campus |
SCSU | Capitol College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southern Connecticut State University is larger than than Capitol College based on total student enrollment (8,889 students vs. 823 students)
SCSU vs. Capitol College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SCSU or Capitol College?
- Capitol College is 299.2% more expensive to attend than SCSU for in-state tuition ($25,830.00 vs. $6,470.00)
- Out of state tuition is 33.4% higher at Capitol College than Southern Connecticut State University ($25,830.00 vs. $19,358.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Connecticut State University than Capitol College ($18,712 vs. $25,445)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Capitol College are 9.8% lower than costs at Southern Connecticut State University ($12,816 vs. $14,076)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Capitol College than Southern Connecticut State University (90% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Capitol College students is 96.1% larger than aid received Southern Connecticut State University ($14,332 vs. $7,308)
SCSU vs. Capitol College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SCSU or Capitol College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Capitol College or SCSU .
- The average SAT score at Capitol College (1023) is 105 points higher than at SCSU (918)
- Incoming Capitol College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at SCSU (20)
- Accepted freshman Capitol College students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.26) than students at SCSU (3.2)
- SCSU has a higher acceptance rate (82.9%) than Capitol College (64.3%)
SCSU vs. Capitol College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SCSU or Capitol 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 Capitol College and SCSU.
- The graduation rate at SCSU is higher than Capitol College (44% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Capitol College earn on average $24,300 more per year than SCSU graduates after ten years. ($70,100 vs. $45,800)
- Southern Connecticut State University students graduate with a $2,486 lower median federal student loan debt than Capitol College graduates. ($23,250 vs. $25,736)
- SCSU graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Capitol College graduates. ($240 vs. $266)
- More SCSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Capitol College students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/