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CCSU ECSU UNH Quinnipiac WestConn SHU University of Bridgeport UConn East Stroudsburg University RMC Jackson State University UHart| Southern Connecticut State University | Montana State University Billings | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SCSU | MSU Billings | ||
| Location | New Haven, CT | Billings, MT | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,889 | 4,057 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | southernct.edu | msubillings.edu | ||
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Costs |
SCSU | MSU Billings | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $4,620 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $18,209 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,076 | $8,348 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,712 | $12,487 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,308 | $5,394 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 98% |
Admission |
SCSU | MSU Billings | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,316 | - | ||
| Admitted | 6,896 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.9% | |||
| Enrolled % | 16% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.05 | ||
| 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 | MSU Billings | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SCSU | MSU Billings | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,800 | $37,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $17,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $180 |
Diversity |
SCSU | MSU Billings | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 1% |
Students |
SCSU | MSU Billings | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 11% | ||
Campus |
SCSU | MSU Billings | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Southern Connecticut State University is larger than than MSU Billings based on total student enrollment (8,889 students vs. 4,057 students)
SCSU vs. MSU Billings Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SCSU or MSU Billings?
- Southern Connecticut State University is 40% more expensive to attend than MSU Billings for in-state tuition ($6,470.00 vs. $4,620.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.3% higher at SCSU than Montana State University Billings ($19,358.00 vs. $18,209.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Montana State University Billings than SCSU ($12,487 vs. $18,712)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Montana State University Billings are 68.6% lower than costs at Southern Connecticut State University ($8,348 vs. $14,076)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Montana State University Billings than Southern Connecticut State University (98% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Connecticut State University students is 35.5% larger than aid received Montana State University Billings ($7,308 vs. $5,394)
Which college is harder to get into, SCSU or MSU Billings? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MSU Billings or SCSU .
- Accepted freshman SCSU students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.2) than students at MSU Billings (3.05)
SCSU vs. MSU Billings Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SCSU or MSU Billings? 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 MSU Billings and SCSU.
- The graduation rate at SCSU is higher than Montana State University Billings (44% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Southern Connecticut State University earn on average $8,000 more per year than MSU Billings graduates after ten years. ($45,800 vs. $37,800)
- Montana State University Billings students graduate with a $5,750 lower median federal student loan debt than SCSU graduates. ($17,500 vs. $23,250)
- MSU Billings graduates are paying $60 less per month on federal student loans than SCSU graduates. ($180 vs. $240)
- More SCSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MSU Billings students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/