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CCSU ECSU UNH Boise State Idaho Quinnipiac WestConn SHU BYU-I University of Bridgeport UConn East Stroudsburg University| Southern Connecticut State University | Idaho State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SCSU | ISU | ||
| Location | New Haven, CT | Pocatello, ID | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,889 | 12,301 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | southernct.edu | isu.edu | ||
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Costs |
SCSU | ISU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $5,928 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $23,906 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,076 | $7,626 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,712 | $12,425 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,308 | $9,145 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 98% |
Admission |
SCSU | ISU | ||
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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 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | 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 | ISU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SCSU | ISU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 26% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,800 | $42,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $22,950 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $237 |
Diversity |
SCSU | ISU | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 2% |
Students |
SCSU | ISU | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 10% | ||
Campus |
SCSU | ISU | ||
| 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
- Idaho State University is larger than than SCSU based on total student enrollment (12,301 students vs. 8,889 students)
SCSU vs. ISU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SCSU or ISU?
- Southern Connecticut State University is 9.1% more expensive to attend than ISU for in-state tuition ($6,470.00 vs. $5,928.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.5% higher at ISU than Southern Connecticut State University ($23,906.00 vs. $19,358.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Idaho State University than SCSU ($12,425 vs. $18,712)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Idaho State University are 84.6% lower than costs at Southern Connecticut State University ($7,626 vs. $14,076)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Idaho State University than Southern Connecticut State University (98% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Idaho State University students is 25.1% larger than aid received Southern Connecticut State University ($9,145 vs. $7,308)
Which college is harder to get into, SCSU or ISU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ISU or SCSU .
- Accepted freshman ISU students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at SCSU (3.2)
SCSU vs. ISU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SCSU or ISU? 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 ISU and SCSU.
- The graduation rate at SCSU is higher than Idaho State University (44% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Southern Connecticut State University earn on average $3,500 more per year than ISU graduates after ten years. ($45,800 vs. $42,300)
- Idaho State University students graduate with a $300 lower median federal student loan debt than SCSU graduates. ($22,950 vs. $23,250)
- ISU graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than SCSU graduates. ($237 vs. $240)
- More SCSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ISU students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/