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CCSU ECSU UNH Quinnipiac WestConn SHU University of Bridgeport UConn East Stroudsburg University Missouri Southern Jackson State University UHart| Southern Connecticut State University | Missouri Western State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SCSU | MWSU | ||
| Location | New Haven, CT | Saint Joseph, MO | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,889 | 4,023 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | southernct.edu | missouriwestern.edu | ||
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Costs |
SCSU | MWSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $6,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $13,550 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,076 | $10,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,712 | $11,917 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,308 | $10,531 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 100% |
Admission |
SCSU | MWSU | ||
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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 | 3.25 | ||
| 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 | MWSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SCSU | MWSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 27% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,800 | $36,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $21,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $225 |
Diversity |
SCSU | MWSU | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 3% |
Students |
SCSU | MWSU | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 17% | ||
Campus |
SCSU | MWSU | ||
| 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 MWSU based on total student enrollment (8,889 students vs. 4,023 students)
SCSU vs. MWSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SCSU or MWSU?
- Missouri Western State University is 1.1% more expensive to attend than SCSU for in-state tuition ($6,540.00 vs. $6,470.00)
- Out of state tuition is 42.9% higher at SCSU than Missouri Western State University ($19,358.00 vs. $13,550.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Missouri Western State University than SCSU ($11,917 vs. $18,712)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Missouri Western State University are 38% lower than costs at Southern Connecticut State University ($10,200 vs. $14,076)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Missouri Western State University than Southern Connecticut State University (100% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Missouri Western State University students is 44.1% larger than aid received Southern Connecticut State University ($10,531 vs. $7,308)
Which college is harder to get into, SCSU or MWSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MWSU or SCSU .
- Accepted freshman MWSU students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.25) than students at SCSU (3.2)
SCSU vs. MWSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SCSU or MWSU? 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 MWSU and SCSU.
- The graduation rate at SCSU is higher than Missouri Western State University (44% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Southern Connecticut State University earn on average $9,300 more per year than MWSU graduates after ten years. ($45,800 vs. $36,500)
- Missouri Western State University students graduate with a $1,432 lower median federal student loan debt than SCSU graduates. ($21,818 vs. $23,250)
- MWSU graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than SCSU graduates. ($225 vs. $240)
- More SCSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MWSU students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/