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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 | Cedar Crest College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SCSU | Cedar Crest College | ||
| Location | New Haven, CT | Allentown, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,889 | 1,324 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #530 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | southernct.edu | cedarcrest.edu | ||
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Costs |
SCSU | Cedar Crest College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $43,043 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $43,043 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,076 | $12,722 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,712 | $23,500 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,308 | $32,415 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 100% |
Admission |
SCSU | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,316 | 946 | ||
| Admitted | 6,896 | 797 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.9% | 84.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16% | 16.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
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| SAT Range | 980/1230 | |||
| 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 | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SCSU | Cedar Crest College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,800 | $47,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $27,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $286 |
Diversity |
SCSU | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 91% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 3% |
Students |
SCSU | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 26% | ||
Campus |
SCSU | Cedar Crest College | ||
| 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 Cedar Crest College based on total student enrollment (8,889 students vs. 1,324 students)
SCSU vs. Cedar Crest College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SCSU or Cedar Crest College?
- Cedar Crest College is 565.3% more expensive to attend than SCSU for in-state tuition ($43,043.00 vs. $6,470.00)
- Out of state tuition is 122.4% higher at Cedar Crest College than Southern Connecticut State University ($43,043.00 vs. $19,358.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Connecticut State University than Cedar Crest College ($18,712 vs. $23,500)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cedar Crest College are 10.6% lower than costs at Southern Connecticut State University ($12,722 vs. $14,076)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cedar Crest College than Southern Connecticut State University (100% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cedar Crest College students is 343.6% larger than aid received Southern Connecticut State University ($32,415 vs. $7,308)
SCSU vs. Cedar Crest College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SCSU or Cedar Crest College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cedar Crest College or SCSU .
- The average SAT score at Cedar Crest College (968) is 50 points higher than at SCSU (918)
- Incoming Cedar Crest College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at SCSU (20)
- Accepted freshman Cedar Crest College students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at SCSU (3.2)
- Cedar Crest College has a higher acceptance rate (84.2%) than SCSU (82.9%)
SCSU vs. Cedar Crest College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SCSU or Cedar Crest 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 Cedar Crest College and SCSU.
- The graduation rate at Cedar Crest College is higher than Southern Connecticut State University (50% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Cedar Crest College earn on average $2,000 more per year than SCSU graduates after ten years. ($47,800 vs. $45,800)
- Southern Connecticut State University students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Cedar Crest College graduates. ($23,250 vs. $27,750)
- SCSU graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than Cedar Crest College graduates. ($240 vs. $286)
- More SCSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cedar Crest College students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/