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CCSU Franklin University ECSU UNH Quinnipiac WestConn Wilberforce University SHU KY State University of Bridgeport UConn East Stroudsburg University| Southern Connecticut State University | Central State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SCSU | Central State University | ||
| Location | New Haven, CT | Wilberforce, OH | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 8,889 | 5,434 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1023 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | southernct.edu | centralstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
SCSU | Central State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $5,176 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $7,176 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,076 | $10,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,712 | $10,194 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,308 | $6,943 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 91% |
Admission |
SCSU | Central State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,316 | 3,814 | ||
| Admitted | 6,896 | 3,388 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.9% | 88.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16% | 18.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 2.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 14/18 | |||
| SAT Range | 770/950 | |||
| 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 | Central State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SCSU | Central State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 24% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,800 | $27,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 16% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $39,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $403 |
Diversity |
SCSU | Central State University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 56% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 95% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 1% |
Students |
SCSU | Central State University | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 36% | ||
Campus |
SCSU | Central State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southern Connecticut State University is larger than than Central State University based on total student enrollment (8,889 students vs. 5,434 students)
SCSU vs. Central State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SCSU or Central State University?
- Southern Connecticut State University is 25% more expensive to attend than Central State University for in-state tuition ($6,470.00 vs. $5,176.00)
- Out of state tuition is 169.8% higher at SCSU than Central State University ($19,358.00 vs. $7,176.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Central State University than SCSU ($10,194 vs. $18,712)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Central State University are 29.1% lower than costs at Southern Connecticut State University ($10,900 vs. $14,076)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Central State University than Southern Connecticut State University (91% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Connecticut State University students is 5.3% larger than aid received Central State University ($7,308 vs. $6,943)
SCSU vs. Central State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SCSU or Central State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Central State University or SCSU .
- The average SAT score at Southern Connecticut State University (918) is 141 points higher than at Central State University (777)
- Incoming SCSU students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at Central State University (16)
- Accepted freshman SCSU students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.2) than students at Central State University (2.8)
- Central State University has a higher acceptance rate (88.8%) than SCSU (82.9%)
SCSU vs. Central State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SCSU or Central State University? 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 Central State University and SCSU.
- The graduation rate at SCSU is higher than Central State University (44% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from Southern Connecticut State University earn on average $18,600 more per year than Central State University graduates after ten years. ($45,800 vs. $27,200)
- Southern Connecticut State University students graduate with a $15,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Central State University graduates. ($23,250 vs. $39,000)
- SCSU graduates are paying $163 less per month on federal student loans than Central State University graduates. ($240 vs. $403)
- More SCSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Central State University students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 16%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/