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CCSU ECSU UNH Quinnipiac WestConn SHU University of Bridgeport UConn East Stroudsburg University Western New Mexico University Jackson State University UHart| Southern Connecticut State University | Eastern New Mexico University Main Campus | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SCSU | ENMU | ||
| Location | New Haven, CT | Portales, NM | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,889 | 5,106 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #943 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | southernct.edu | enmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
SCSU | ENMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $4,194 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $6,174 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,076 | $8,170 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,712 | $8,702 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,308 | $8,719 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 97% |
Admission |
SCSU | ENMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,316 | 1,713 | ||
| Admitted | 6,896 | 472 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.9% | 27.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16% | 92.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.23 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 16/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 840/1100 | |||
| 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 24, 2024 |
Academics |
SCSU | ENMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SCSU | ENMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 24% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,800 | $33,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $14,267 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $147 |
Diversity |
SCSU | ENMU | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 46% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 38% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 2% |
Students |
SCSU | ENMU | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 15% | ||
Campus |
SCSU | ENMU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southern Connecticut State University is larger than than ENMU based on total student enrollment (8,889 students vs. 5,106 students)
SCSU vs. ENMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SCSU or ENMU?
- Southern Connecticut State University is 54.3% more expensive to attend than ENMU for in-state tuition ($6,470.00 vs. $4,194.00)
- Out of state tuition is 213.5% higher at SCSU than Eastern New Mexico University Main Campus ($19,358.00 vs. $6,174.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern New Mexico University Main Campus than SCSU ($8,702 vs. $18,712)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern New Mexico University Main Campus are 72.3% lower than costs at Southern Connecticut State University ($8,170 vs. $14,076)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern New Mexico University Main Campus than Southern Connecticut State University (97% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern New Mexico University Main Campus students is 19.3% larger than aid received Southern Connecticut State University ($8,719 vs. $7,308)
SCSU vs. ENMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SCSU or ENMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ENMU or SCSU .
- The average SAT score at Eastern New Mexico University Main Campus (947) is 29 points higher than at SCSU (918)
- Incoming SCSU students have at the same average ACT score (20) as students at ENMU (20)
- Accepted freshman ENMU students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.23) than students at SCSU (3.2)
- SCSU has a higher acceptance rate (82.9%) than ENMU (27.6%)
SCSU vs. ENMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SCSU or ENMU? 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 ENMU and SCSU.
- The graduation rate at SCSU is higher than Eastern New Mexico University Main Campus (44% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from Southern Connecticut State University earn on average $12,000 more per year than ENMU graduates after ten years. ($45,800 vs. $33,800)
- Eastern New Mexico University Main Campus students graduate with a $8,983 lower median federal student loan debt than SCSU graduates. ($14,267 vs. $23,250)
- ENMU graduates are paying $93 less per month on federal student loans than SCSU graduates. ($147 vs. $240)
- More SCSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ENMU students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/