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Smith College CCSU Bryn Mawr Wellesley ECSU UNH Brandeis University Barnard Quinnipiac WestConn BU Oberlin| Southern Connecticut State University | Mount Holyoke College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SCSU | MHC | ||
| Location | New Haven, CT | South Hadley, MA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,889 | 2,392 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #85 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | southernct.edu | mtholyoke.edu | ||
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Costs |
SCSU | MHC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $58,280 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $58,280 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,076 | $17,180 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,712 | $35,765 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,308 | $39,304 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 80% |
Admission |
SCSU | MHC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,316 | 4,894 | ||
| Admitted | 6,896 | 1,946 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.9% | 39.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16% | 28% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 30/34 | |||
| SAT Range | 1350/1540 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
SCSU | MHC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SCSU | MHC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,800 | $50,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $21,206 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $219 |
Diversity |
SCSU | MHC | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 99% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 26% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 1% |
Students |
SCSU | MHC | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 16% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 60% | ||
Campus |
SCSU | MHC | ||
| 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 MHC based on total student enrollment (8,889 students vs. 2,392 students)
SCSU vs. MHC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SCSU or MHC?
- Mount Holyoke College is 800.8% more expensive to attend than SCSU for in-state tuition ($58,280.00 vs. $6,470.00)
- Out of state tuition is 201.1% higher at MHC than Southern Connecticut State University ($58,280.00 vs. $19,358.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Connecticut State University than MHC ($18,712 vs. $35,765)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Connecticut State University are 22.1% lower than costs at Mount Holyoke College ($14,076 vs. $17,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Connecticut State University than Mount Holyoke College (81% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mount Holyoke College students is 437.8% larger than aid received Southern Connecticut State University ($39,304 vs. $7,308)
SCSU vs. MHC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SCSU or MHC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MHC or SCSU .
- Accepted freshman MHC students have a 0.67 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at SCSU (3.2)
- SCSU has a higher acceptance rate (82.9%) than MHC (39.8%)
SCSU vs. MHC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SCSU or MHC? 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 MHC and SCSU.
- The graduation rate at MHC is higher than Southern Connecticut State University (85% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Mount Holyoke College earn on average $4,200 more per year than SCSU graduates after ten years. ($50,000 vs. $45,800)
- Mount Holyoke College students graduate with a $2,044 lower median federal student loan debt than SCSU graduates. ($21,206 vs. $23,250)
- MHC graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than SCSU graduates. ($219 vs. $240)
- More MHC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SCSU students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/