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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 | College of Coastal Georgia | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SCSU | College of Coastal Georgia | ||
| Location | New Haven, CT | Brunswick, GA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,889 | 3,147 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | southernct.edu | ccga.edu | ||
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Costs |
SCSU | College of Coastal Georgia | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $2,563 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $9,469 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,076 | $10,930 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,712 | $12,117 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,308 | $6,943 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 94% |
Admission |
SCSU | College of Coastal Georgia | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,316 | 2,519 | ||
| Admitted | 6,896 | 2,477 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.9% | 98.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16% | 30.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 15/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 900/1140 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 5, 2024 |
Academics |
SCSU | College of Coastal Georgia | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 23:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SCSU | College of Coastal Georgia | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,800 | $33,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 33% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $16,800 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $173 |
Diversity |
SCSU | College of Coastal Georgia | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 3% |
Students |
SCSU | College of Coastal Georgia | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 7% | ||
Campus |
SCSU | College of Coastal Georgia | ||
| 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 College of Coastal Georgia based on total student enrollment (8,889 students vs. 3,147 students)
SCSU vs. College of Coastal Georgia Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SCSU or College of Coastal Georgia?
- Southern Connecticut State University is 152.4% more expensive to attend than College of Coastal Georgia for in-state tuition ($6,470.00 vs. $2,563.00)
- Out of state tuition is 104.4% higher at SCSU than College of Coastal Georgia ($19,358.00 vs. $9,469.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of Coastal Georgia than SCSU ($12,117 vs. $18,712)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of Coastal Georgia are 28.8% lower than costs at Southern Connecticut State University ($10,930 vs. $14,076)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College of Coastal Georgia than Southern Connecticut State University (94% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Connecticut State University students is 5.3% larger than aid received College of Coastal Georgia ($7,308 vs. $6,943)
SCSU vs. College of Coastal Georgia Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SCSU or College of Coastal Georgia? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between College of Coastal Georgia or SCSU .
- The average SAT score at College of Coastal Georgia (935) is 17 points higher than at SCSU (918)
- Incoming SCSU students have at the same average ACT score (20) as students at College of Coastal Georgia (20)
- Accepted freshman SCSU students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.2) than students at College of Coastal Georgia (3.1)
- College of Coastal Georgia has a higher acceptance rate (98.3%) than SCSU (82.9%)
SCSU vs. College of Coastal Georgia Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SCSU or College of Coastal Georgia? 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 College of Coastal Georgia and SCSU.
- Graduates from Southern Connecticut State University earn on average $12,400 more per year than College of Coastal Georgia graduates after ten years. ($45,800 vs. $33,400)
- College of Coastal Georgia students graduate with a $6,450 lower median federal student loan debt than SCSU graduates. ($16,800 vs. $23,250)
- College of Coastal Georgia graduates are paying $67 less per month on federal student loans than SCSU graduates. ($173 vs. $240)
- More SCSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former College of Coastal Georgia students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/