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Overview |
SCSU | Cheyney University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Location | New Haven, CT | Cheyney, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,889 | 697 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | southernct.edu | cheyney.edu | ||
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Costs |
SCSU | Cheyney University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $15,432 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,076 | $11,262 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,712 | $11,588 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,308 | $13,571 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 97% |
Admission |
SCSU | Cheyney University of Pennsylvania | ||
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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 | 2.37 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | C+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Mar 31, 2024 |
Academics |
SCSU | Cheyney University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SCSU | Cheyney University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 24% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,800 | $30,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 19% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $33,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $346 |
Diversity |
SCSU | Cheyney University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 56% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 82% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 6% |
Students |
SCSU | Cheyney University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 11% | ||
Campus |
SCSU | Cheyney University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Southern Connecticut State University is larger than than Cheyney University of Pennsylvania based on total student enrollment (8,889 students vs. 697 students)
SCSU vs. Cheyney University of Pennsylvania Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SCSU or Cheyney University of Pennsylvania?
- Cheyney University of Pennsylvania 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 25.4% higher at SCSU than Cheyney University of Pennsylvania ($19,358.00 vs. $15,432.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cheyney University of Pennsylvania than SCSU ($11,588 vs. $18,712)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cheyney University of Pennsylvania are 25% lower than costs at Southern Connecticut State University ($11,262 vs. $14,076)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cheyney University of Pennsylvania than Southern Connecticut State University (97% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cheyney University of Pennsylvania students is 85.7% larger than aid received Southern Connecticut State University ($13,571 vs. $7,308)
Which college is harder to get into, SCSU or Cheyney University of Pennsylvania? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cheyney University of Pennsylvania or SCSU .
- Accepted freshman SCSU students have a 0.83 point higher average high school GPA (3.2) than students at Cheyney University of Pennsylvania (2.37)
SCSU vs. Cheyney University of Pennsylvania Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SCSU or Cheyney University of Pennsylvania? 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 Cheyney University of Pennsylvania and SCSU.
- The graduation rate at SCSU is higher than Cheyney University of Pennsylvania (44% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from Southern Connecticut State University earn on average $15,100 more per year than Cheyney University of Pennsylvania graduates after ten years. ($45,800 vs. $30,700)
- Southern Connecticut State University students graduate with a $10,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Cheyney University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($23,250 vs. $33,500)
- SCSU graduates are paying $106 less per month on federal student loans than Cheyney University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($240 vs. $346)
- More SCSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cheyney University of Pennsylvania students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 19%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/