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CCSU ECSU UNH Berklee School of Music Quinnipiac WestConn SHU Juilliard University of Bridgeport Manhattan School of Music UConn East Stroudsburg University| Southern Connecticut State University | New England College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SCSU | NEC | ||
| Location | New Haven, CT | Henniker, NH | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 8,889 | 2,852 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | southernct.edu | nec.edu | ||
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Costs |
SCSU | NEC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $40,178 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $40,178 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,076 | $16,802 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,712 | $29,512 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,308 | $29,272 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 98% |
Admission |
SCSU | NEC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,316 | 6,416 | ||
| Admitted | 6,896 | 6,412 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.9% | 99.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16% | 4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 2.81 | ||
| 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) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
SCSU | NEC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SCSU | NEC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,800 | $39,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $279 |
Diversity |
SCSU | NEC | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 60% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 25% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 7% |
Students |
SCSU | NEC | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 28% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 68% | ||
Campus |
SCSU | NEC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southern Connecticut State University is larger than than NEC based on total student enrollment (8,889 students vs. 2,852 students)
SCSU vs. NEC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SCSU or NEC?
- New England College is 521% more expensive to attend than SCSU for in-state tuition ($40,178.00 vs. $6,470.00)
- Out of state tuition is 107.6% higher at NEC than Southern Connecticut State University ($40,178.00 vs. $19,358.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Connecticut State University than NEC ($18,712 vs. $29,512)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Connecticut State University are 19.4% lower than costs at New England College ($14,076 vs. $16,802)
- More students receive financial grant aid at New England College than Southern Connecticut State University (98% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by New England College students is 300.5% larger than aid received Southern Connecticut State University ($29,272 vs. $7,308)
SCSU vs. NEC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SCSU or NEC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NEC or SCSU .
- Accepted freshman SCSU students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (3.2) than students at NEC (2.81)
- NEC has a higher acceptance rate (99.9%) than SCSU (82.9%)
SCSU vs. NEC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SCSU or NEC? 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 NEC and SCSU.
- The graduation rate at SCSU is higher than New England College (44% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Southern Connecticut State University earn on average $6,400 more per year than NEC graduates after ten years. ($45,800 vs. $39,400)
- Southern Connecticut State University students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than NEC graduates. ($23,250 vs. $27,000)
- SCSU graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than NEC graduates. ($240 vs. $279)
- More SCSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NEC students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/