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CCSU ECSU UNH Quinnipiac WestConn SHU University of Bridgeport UConn East Stroudsburg University Jackson State University UHart Albertus Magnus College| Southern Connecticut State University | New Mexico Highlands University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SCSU | New Mexico Highlands University | ||
| Location | New Haven, CT | Las Vegas, NM | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,889 | 2,677 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | southernct.edu | nmhu.edu | ||
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Costs |
SCSU | New Mexico Highlands University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $4,782 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $9,630 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,076 | $9,302 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,712 | $10,852 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,308 | $9,093 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 100% |
Admission |
SCSU | New Mexico Highlands University | ||
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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 | 3.3 | ||
| 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 | New Mexico Highlands University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SCSU | New Mexico Highlands University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 21% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,800 | $36,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 42% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $13,002 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $134 |
Diversity |
SCSU | New Mexico Highlands University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 21% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 56% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 8% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 1% |
Students |
SCSU | New Mexico Highlands University | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 18% | ||
Campus |
SCSU | New Mexico Highlands University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Southern Connecticut State University is larger than than New Mexico Highlands University based on total student enrollment (8,889 students vs. 2,677 students)
SCSU vs. New Mexico Highlands University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SCSU or New Mexico Highlands University?
- Southern Connecticut State University is 35.3% more expensive to attend than New Mexico Highlands University for in-state tuition ($6,470.00 vs. $4,782.00)
- Out of state tuition is 101% higher at SCSU than New Mexico Highlands University ($19,358.00 vs. $9,630.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at New Mexico Highlands University than SCSU ($10,852 vs. $18,712)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at New Mexico Highlands University are 51.3% lower than costs at Southern Connecticut State University ($9,302 vs. $14,076)
- More students receive financial grant aid at New Mexico Highlands University than Southern Connecticut State University (100% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by New Mexico Highlands University students is 24.4% larger than aid received Southern Connecticut State University ($9,093 vs. $7,308)
Which college is harder to get into, SCSU or New Mexico Highlands University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between New Mexico Highlands University or SCSU .
- Accepted freshman New Mexico Highlands University students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at SCSU (3.2)
SCSU vs. New Mexico Highlands University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SCSU or New Mexico Highlands University? 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 New Mexico Highlands University and SCSU.
- The graduation rate at SCSU is higher than New Mexico Highlands University (44% vs. 21%)
- Graduates from Southern Connecticut State University earn on average $9,500 more per year than New Mexico Highlands University graduates after ten years. ($45,800 vs. $36,300)
- New Mexico Highlands University students graduate with a $10,248 lower median federal student loan debt than SCSU graduates. ($13,002 vs. $23,250)
- New Mexico Highlands University graduates are paying $106 less per month on federal student loans than SCSU graduates. ($134 vs. $240)
- More SCSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former New Mexico Highlands University students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/