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CCSU ECSU Drew University Monmouth University UNH Quinnipiac WestConn FDU Montclair State University SHU Kean University of Bridgeport| Southern Connecticut State University | Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SCSU | FDU | ||
| Location | New Haven, CT | Madison, NJ | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,889 | 2,823 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #342 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | southernct.edu | fdu.edu | ||
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Costs |
SCSU | FDU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $33,264 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $33,264 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,076 | $15,588 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,712 | $21,408 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,308 | $28,436 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 100% |
Admission |
SCSU | FDU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,316 | 4,421 | ||
| Admitted | 6,896 | 3,940 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.9% | 89.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16% | 11.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1040/1310 | |||
| 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 | FDU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SCSU | FDU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,800 | $52,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $268 |
Diversity |
SCSU | FDU | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 7% |
Students |
SCSU | FDU | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 18% | ||
Campus |
SCSU | FDU | ||
| 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 FDU based on total student enrollment (8,889 students vs. 2,823 students)
SCSU vs. FDU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SCSU or FDU?
- Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham is 414.1% more expensive to attend than SCSU for in-state tuition ($33,264.00 vs. $6,470.00)
- Out of state tuition is 71.8% higher at FDU than Southern Connecticut State University ($33,264.00 vs. $19,358.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Connecticut State University than FDU ($18,712 vs. $21,408)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Connecticut State University are 10.7% lower than costs at Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham ($14,076 vs. $15,588)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham than Southern Connecticut State University (100% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham students is 289.1% larger than aid received Southern Connecticut State University ($28,436 vs. $7,308)
SCSU vs. FDU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SCSU or FDU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between FDU or SCSU .
- The average SAT score at Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham (1034) is 116 points higher than at SCSU (918)
- Incoming FDU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at SCSU (20)
- Accepted freshman FDU students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at SCSU (3.2)
- FDU has a higher acceptance rate (89.1%) than SCSU (82.9%)
SCSU vs. FDU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SCSU or FDU? 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 FDU and SCSU.
- The graduation rate at FDU is higher than Southern Connecticut State University (55% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham earn on average $7,100 more per year than SCSU graduates after ten years. ($52,900 vs. $45,800)
- Southern Connecticut State University students graduate with a $2,750 lower median federal student loan debt than FDU graduates. ($23,250 vs. $26,000)
- SCSU graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than FDU graduates. ($240 vs. $268)
- More SCSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former FDU students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/