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Overview |
SCSU | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
| Location | New Haven, CT | Indiana, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,889 | 8,816 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #906 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | southernct.edu | iup.edu | ||
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Costs |
SCSU | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $13,890 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,076 | $12,542 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,712 | $20,205 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,308 | $8,697 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 100% |
Admission |
SCSU | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,316 | 8,603 | ||
| Admitted | 6,896 | 7,910 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.9% | 91.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16% | 22.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 940/1150 | |||
| 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 | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SCSU | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,800 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $279 |
Diversity |
SCSU | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 1% |
Students |
SCSU | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 4% | ||
Campus |
SCSU | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
| 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 Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus based on total student enrollment (8,889 students vs. 8,816 students)
SCSU vs. Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SCSU or Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus?
- Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus is 19.3% more expensive to attend than SCSU for in-state tuition ($7,716.00 vs. $6,470.00)
- Out of state tuition is 39.4% higher at SCSU than Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus ($19,358.00 vs. $13,890.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Connecticut State University than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus ($18,712 vs. $20,205)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus are 12.2% lower than costs at Southern Connecticut State University ($12,542 vs. $14,076)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus than Southern Connecticut State University (100% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus students is 19% larger than aid received Southern Connecticut State University ($8,697 vs. $7,308)
SCSU vs. Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SCSU or Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus or SCSU .
- The average SAT score at Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus (955) is 37 points higher than at SCSU (918)
- Incoming SCSU students have at the same average ACT score (20) as students at Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus (20)
- Accepted freshman Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at SCSU (3.2)
- Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus has a higher acceptance rate (91.9%) than SCSU (82.9%)
SCSU vs. Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SCSU or Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus? 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 Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus and SCSU.
- The graduation rate at Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus is higher than Southern Connecticut State University (52% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Southern Connecticut State University earn on average $3,600 more per year than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus graduates after ten years. ($45,800 vs. $42,200)
- Southern Connecticut State University students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus graduates. ($23,250 vs. $27,000)
- SCSU graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus graduates. ($240 vs. $279)
- More Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SCSU students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/