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CCSU ECSU UNH Quinnipiac WestConn SHU University of Bridgeport UConn East Stroudsburg University Southern New Hampshire University Jackson State University UHart| Southern Connecticut State University | Granite State College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SCSU | GSC | ||
| Location | New Haven, CT | Concord, NH | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,889 | 1,425 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | southernct.edu | granite.edu | ||
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Costs |
SCSU | GSC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $7,536 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $8,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,076 | $9,828 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,712 | $11,850 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,308 | $5,318 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 85% |
Admission |
SCSU | GSC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,316 | - | ||
| Admitted | 6,896 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.9% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 16% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
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Academics |
SCSU | GSC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SCSU | GSC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,800 | $36,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $14,384 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $148 |
Diversity |
SCSU | GSC | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 28% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 72% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 7% |
Students |
SCSU | GSC | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 29% | ||
Campus |
SCSU | GSC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southern Connecticut State University is larger than than GSC based on total student enrollment (8,889 students vs. 1,425 students)
SCSU vs. GSC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SCSU or GSC?
- Granite State College is 16.5% more expensive to attend than SCSU for in-state tuition ($7,536.00 vs. $6,470.00)
- Out of state tuition is 118% higher at SCSU than Granite State College ($19,358.00 vs. $8,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Granite State College than SCSU ($11,850 vs. $18,712)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Granite State College are 43.2% lower than costs at Southern Connecticut State University ($9,828 vs. $14,076)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Granite State College than Southern Connecticut State University (85% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Connecticut State University students is 37.4% larger than aid received Granite State College ($7,308 vs. $5,318)
Which college is harder to get into, SCSU or GSC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between GSC or SCSU .
SCSU vs. GSC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SCSU or GSC? 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 GSC and SCSU.
- The graduation rate at GSC is higher than Southern Connecticut State University (45% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Southern Connecticut State University earn on average $9,300 more per year than GSC graduates after ten years. ($45,800 vs. $36,500)
- Granite State College students graduate with a $8,866 lower median federal student loan debt than SCSU graduates. ($14,384 vs. $23,250)
- GSC graduates are paying $92 less per month on federal student loans than SCSU graduates. ($148 vs. $240)
- More SCSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former GSC students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/