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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 | Dominican College of Blauvelt | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SCSU | Dominican College | ||
| Location | New Haven, CT | Orangeburg, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,889 | 1,407 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #759 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | southernct.edu | dc.edu | ||
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Costs |
SCSU | Dominican College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $31,220 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $31,220 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,076 | $14,020 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,712 | $23,747 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,308 | $22,666 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 99% |
Admission |
SCSU | Dominican College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,316 | 1,614 | ||
| Admitted | 6,896 | 1,436 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.9% | 89% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16% | 14.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.09 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
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| SAT Range | 953/1178 | |||
| 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 | Dominican College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SCSU | Dominican College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,800 | $51,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $268 |
Diversity |
SCSU | Dominican College | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 33% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 17% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 29% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 10% |
Students |
SCSU | Dominican College | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 21% | ||
Campus |
SCSU | Dominican College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southern Connecticut State University is larger than than Dominican College based on total student enrollment (8,889 students vs. 1,407 students)
SCSU vs. Dominican College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SCSU or Dominican College?
- Dominican College of Blauvelt is 382.5% more expensive to attend than SCSU for in-state tuition ($31,220.00 vs. $6,470.00)
- Out of state tuition is 61.3% higher at Dominican College than Southern Connecticut State University ($31,220.00 vs. $19,358.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Connecticut State University than Dominican College ($18,712 vs. $23,747)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Dominican College of Blauvelt are 0.4% lower than costs at Southern Connecticut State University ($14,020 vs. $14,076)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Dominican College of Blauvelt than Southern Connecticut State University (99% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Dominican College of Blauvelt students is 210.2% larger than aid received Southern Connecticut State University ($22,666 vs. $7,308)
SCSU vs. Dominican College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SCSU or Dominican College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Dominican College or SCSU .
- The average SAT score at Southern Connecticut State University (918) is 39 points higher than at Dominican College (879)
- Incoming SCSU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at Dominican College (19)
- Accepted freshman SCSU students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.2) than students at Dominican College (3.09)
- Dominican College has a higher acceptance rate (89%) than SCSU (82.9%)
SCSU vs. Dominican College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SCSU or Dominican 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 Dominican College and SCSU.
- The graduation rate at SCSU is higher than Dominican College of Blauvelt (44% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Dominican College of Blauvelt earn on average $5,700 more per year than SCSU graduates after ten years. ($51,500 vs. $45,800)
- Southern Connecticut State University students graduate with a $2,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Dominican College graduates. ($23,250 vs. $26,000)
- SCSU graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than Dominican College graduates. ($240 vs. $268)
- More SCSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Dominican College students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/