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CCSU ECSU Dean College UNH Quinnipiac WestConn SHU Endicott College Bridgewater State University of Bridgeport Regis College Merrimack| Southern Connecticut State University | Curry College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SCSU | Curry College | ||
| Location | New Haven, CT | Milton, MA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,889 | 2,052 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #591 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | southernct.edu | curry.edu | ||
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Costs |
SCSU | Curry College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $42,440 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $42,440 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,076 | $17,030 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,712 | $31,091 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,308 | $29,402 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 99% |
Admission |
SCSU | Curry College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,316 | 4,743 | ||
| Admitted | 6,896 | 4,151 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.9% | 87.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16% | 11.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.01 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
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| SAT Range | 1083/1165 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2024 |
Academics |
SCSU | Curry College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SCSU | Curry College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,800 | $50,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $268 |
Diversity |
SCSU | Curry College | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 11% |
Students |
SCSU | Curry College | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 26% | ||
Campus |
SCSU | Curry College | ||
| 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 Curry College based on total student enrollment (8,889 students vs. 2,052 students)
SCSU vs. Curry College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SCSU or Curry College?
- Curry College is 556% more expensive to attend than SCSU for in-state tuition ($42,440.00 vs. $6,470.00)
- Out of state tuition is 119.2% higher at Curry College than Southern Connecticut State University ($42,440.00 vs. $19,358.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Connecticut State University than Curry College ($18,712 vs. $31,091)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Connecticut State University are 21% lower than costs at Curry College ($14,076 vs. $17,030)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Curry College than Southern Connecticut State University (99% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Curry College students is 302.3% larger than aid received Southern Connecticut State University ($29,402 vs. $7,308)
SCSU vs. Curry College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SCSU or Curry College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Curry College or SCSU .
- The average SAT score at Curry College (941) is 23 points higher than at SCSU (918)
- Incoming SCSU students have at the same average ACT score (20) as students at Curry College (20)
- Accepted freshman SCSU students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.2) than students at Curry College (3.01)
- Curry College has a higher acceptance rate (87.5%) than SCSU (82.9%)
SCSU vs. Curry College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SCSU or Curry 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 Curry College and SCSU.
- The graduation rate at Curry College is higher than Southern Connecticut State University (48% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Curry College earn on average $4,900 more per year than SCSU graduates after ten years. ($50,700 vs. $45,800)
- Southern Connecticut State University students graduate with a $2,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Curry College graduates. ($23,250 vs. $26,000)
- SCSU graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than Curry College graduates. ($240 vs. $268)
- More Curry College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SCSU students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/