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CCSU ECSU UNH Quinnipiac WestConn SHU University of Bridgeport Marshall University UConn East Stroudsburg University California University of Pennsylvania Bluefield State College| Southern Connecticut State University | Concord University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SCSU | Concord University | ||
| Location | New Haven, CT | Athens, WV | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,889 | 1,748 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #966 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | southernct.edu | concord.edu | ||
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Costs |
SCSU | Concord University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $8,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $18,780 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,076 | $10,090 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,712 | $8,464 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,308 | $11,120 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 97% |
Admission |
SCSU | Concord University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,316 | 1,730 | ||
| Admitted | 6,896 | 1,581 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.9% | 91.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16% | 23.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 890/1135 | |||
| 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 | Concord University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SCSU | Concord University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,800 | $33,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $201 |
Diversity |
SCSU | Concord University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 0% |
Students |
SCSU | Concord University | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 37% | ||
Campus |
SCSU | Concord University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 Concord University based on total student enrollment (8,889 students vs. 1,748 students)
SCSU vs. Concord University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SCSU or Concord University?
- Concord University is 32% more expensive to attend than SCSU for in-state tuition ($8,540.00 vs. $6,470.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.1% higher at SCSU than Concord University ($19,358.00 vs. $18,780.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Concord University than SCSU ($8,464 vs. $18,712)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Concord University are 39.5% lower than costs at Southern Connecticut State University ($10,090 vs. $14,076)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Concord University than Southern Connecticut State University (97% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Concord University students is 52.2% larger than aid received Southern Connecticut State University ($11,120 vs. $7,308)
SCSU vs. Concord University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SCSU or Concord University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Concord University or SCSU .
- The average SAT score at Concord University (994) is 76 points higher than at SCSU (918)
- Incoming Concord University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at SCSU (20)
- Accepted freshman Concord University students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at SCSU (3.2)
- Concord University has a higher acceptance rate (91.4%) than SCSU (82.9%)
SCSU vs. Concord University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SCSU or Concord 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 Concord University and SCSU.
- The graduation rate at SCSU is higher than Concord University (44% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Southern Connecticut State University earn on average $12,700 more per year than Concord University graduates after ten years. ($45,800 vs. $33,100)
- Concord University students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than SCSU graduates. ($19,500 vs. $23,250)
- Concord University graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than SCSU graduates. ($201 vs. $240)
- More SCSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Concord University students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/