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CCSU ECSU UNH Quinnipiac WestConn SHU UCO-Central University of Bridgeport ULM UConn East Stroudsburg University OSU-Oklahoma City| Southern Connecticut State University | Northeastern State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SCSU | NSU | ||
| Location | New Haven, CT | Tahlequah, OK | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,889 | 6,702 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #933 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | southernct.edu | nsuok.edu | ||
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Costs |
SCSU | NSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $6,285 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $15,270 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,076 | $8,292 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,712 | $9,669 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,308 | $8,528 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 96% |
Admission |
SCSU | NSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,316 | 1,674 | ||
| Admitted | 6,896 | 1,665 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.9% | 99.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16% | 42.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.49 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 875/1130 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
SCSU | NSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SCSU | NSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 26% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,800 | $40,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 48% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $18,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $186 |
Diversity |
SCSU | NSU | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 19% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 17% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 1% |
Students |
SCSU | NSU | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 8% | ||
Campus |
SCSU | NSU | ||
| 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 NSU based on total student enrollment (8,889 students vs. 6,702 students)
SCSU vs. NSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SCSU or NSU?
- Southern Connecticut State University is 2.9% more expensive to attend than NSU for in-state tuition ($6,470.00 vs. $6,285.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.8% higher at SCSU than Northeastern State University ($19,358.00 vs. $15,270.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northeastern State University than SCSU ($9,669 vs. $18,712)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northeastern State University are 69.8% lower than costs at Southern Connecticut State University ($8,292 vs. $14,076)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northeastern State University than Southern Connecticut State University (96% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northeastern State University students is 16.7% larger than aid received Southern Connecticut State University ($8,528 vs. $7,308)
SCSU vs. NSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SCSU or NSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NSU or SCSU .
- The average SAT score at Northeastern State University (988) is 70 points higher than at SCSU (918)
- Incoming NSU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at SCSU (20)
- Accepted freshman NSU students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.49) than students at SCSU (3.2)
- NSU has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than SCSU (82.9%)
SCSU vs. NSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SCSU or NSU? 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 NSU and SCSU.
- The graduation rate at SCSU is higher than Northeastern State University (44% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Southern Connecticut State University earn on average $5,600 more per year than NSU graduates after ten years. ($45,800 vs. $40,200)
- Northeastern State University students graduate with a $5,250 lower median federal student loan debt than SCSU graduates. ($18,000 vs. $23,250)
- NSU graduates are paying $54 less per month on federal student loans than SCSU graduates. ($186 vs. $240)
- More SCSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NSU students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/