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CCSU ECSU UNH Quinnipiac WestConn SHU University of Bridgeport UConn East Stroudsburg University Jackson State University UHart Southeastern Oklahoma State University| Southern Connecticut State University | East Central University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SCSU | ECU | ||
| Location | New Haven, CT | Ada, OK | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,889 | 3,376 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #928 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | southernct.edu | ecok.edu | ||
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Costs |
SCSU | ECU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $6,001 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $15,361 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,076 | $7,752 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,712 | $10,221 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,308 | $8,853 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 89% |
Admission |
SCSU | ECU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,316 | 1,200 | ||
| Admitted | 6,896 | 841 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.9% | 70.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16% | 59.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 960/1078 | |||
| 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 | ECU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SCSU | ECU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,800 | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $16,878 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $174 |
Diversity |
SCSU | ECU | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 14% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 10% | ||
| % International | 0% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 2% |
Students |
SCSU | ECU | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 11% | ||
Campus |
SCSU | ECU | ||
| 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 ECU based on total student enrollment (8,889 students vs. 3,376 students)
SCSU vs. ECU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SCSU or ECU?
- Southern Connecticut State University is 7.8% more expensive to attend than ECU for in-state tuition ($6,470.00 vs. $6,001.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26% higher at SCSU than East Central University ($19,358.00 vs. $15,361.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at East Central University than SCSU ($10,221 vs. $18,712)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at East Central University are 81.6% lower than costs at Southern Connecticut State University ($7,752 vs. $14,076)
- More students receive financial grant aid at East Central University than Southern Connecticut State University (89% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by East Central University students is 21.1% larger than aid received Southern Connecticut State University ($8,853 vs. $7,308)
SCSU vs. ECU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SCSU or ECU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ECU or SCSU .
- The average SAT score at East Central University (970) is 52 points higher than at SCSU (918)
- Incoming ECU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at SCSU (20)
- Accepted freshman ECU students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at SCSU (3.2)
- SCSU has a higher acceptance rate (82.9%) than ECU (70.1%)
SCSU vs. ECU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SCSU or ECU? 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 ECU and SCSU.
- The graduation rate at SCSU is higher than East Central University (44% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Southern Connecticut State University earn on average $5,500 more per year than ECU graduates after ten years. ($45,800 vs. $40,300)
- East Central University students graduate with a $6,372 lower median federal student loan debt than SCSU graduates. ($16,878 vs. $23,250)
- ECU graduates are paying $66 less per month on federal student loans than SCSU graduates. ($174 vs. $240)
- More SCSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ECU students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/