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CCSU ECSU UNH Quinnipiac WestConn SHU University of Bridgeport UConn Susquahanna East Stroudsburg University Jackson State University Gettysburg College| Southern Connecticut State University | Juniata College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SCSU | Juniata College | ||
| Location | New Haven, CT | Huntingdon, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,889 | 1,212 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #282 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | southernct.edu | juniata.edu | ||
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Costs |
SCSU | Juniata College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $53,256 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $53,256 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,076 | $13,050 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,712 | $29,926 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,308 | $36,116 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 100% |
Admission |
SCSU | Juniata College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,316 | 2,563 | ||
| Admitted | 6,896 | 1,952 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.9% | 76.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16% | 15.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.81 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1120/1340 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 15, 2024 |
Academics |
SCSU | Juniata College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SCSU | Juniata College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,800 | $53,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $279 |
Diversity |
SCSU | Juniata College | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 6% |
Students |
SCSU | Juniata College | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 32% | ||
Campus |
SCSU | Juniata College | ||
| 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 Juniata College based on total student enrollment (8,889 students vs. 1,212 students)
SCSU vs. Juniata College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SCSU or Juniata College?
- Juniata College is 723.1% more expensive to attend than SCSU for in-state tuition ($53,256.00 vs. $6,470.00)
- Out of state tuition is 175.1% higher at Juniata College than Southern Connecticut State University ($53,256.00 vs. $19,358.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Connecticut State University than Juniata College ($18,712 vs. $29,926)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Juniata College are 7.9% lower than costs at Southern Connecticut State University ($13,050 vs. $14,076)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Juniata College than Southern Connecticut State University (100% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Juniata College students is 394.2% larger than aid received Southern Connecticut State University ($36,116 vs. $7,308)
SCSU vs. Juniata College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SCSU or Juniata College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Juniata College or SCSU .
- Accepted freshman Juniata College students have a 0.61 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at SCSU (3.2)
- SCSU has a higher acceptance rate (82.9%) than Juniata College (76.2%)
SCSU vs. Juniata College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SCSU or Juniata College? 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 Juniata College and SCSU.
- The graduation rate at Juniata College is higher than Southern Connecticut State University (76% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Juniata College earn on average $7,300 more per year than SCSU graduates after ten years. ($53,100 vs. $45,800)
- Southern Connecticut State University students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Juniata College graduates. ($23,250 vs. $27,000)
- SCSU graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Juniata College graduates. ($240 vs. $279)
- More Juniata College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SCSU students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/