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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 | Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SCSU | LGCNHS | ||
| Location | New Haven, CT | Lancaster, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,889 | 1,775 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | southernct.edu | studentaidcalculator.com | ||
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Costs |
SCSU | LGCNHS | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $30,408 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $30,408 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,076 | $11,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,712 | $33,047 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,308 | $6,133 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 50% |
Admission |
SCSU | LGCNHS | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,316 | 593 | ||
| Admitted | 6,896 | 271 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.9% | 45.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16% | 35.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| SAT Range | 1050/1220 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
SCSU | LGCNHS | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SCSU | LGCNHS | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,800 | $51,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $18,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $191 |
Diversity |
SCSU | LGCNHS | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 88% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 5% |
Students |
SCSU | LGCNHS | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 2% | ||
Campus |
SCSU | LGCNHS | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southern Connecticut State University is larger than than LGCNHS based on total student enrollment (8,889 students vs. 1,775 students)
SCSU vs. LGCNHS Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SCSU or LGCNHS?
- Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences is 370% more expensive to attend than SCSU for in-state tuition ($30,408.00 vs. $6,470.00)
- Out of state tuition is 57.1% higher at LGCNHS than Southern Connecticut State University ($30,408.00 vs. $19,358.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Connecticut State University than LGCNHS ($18,712 vs. $33,047)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences are 28% lower than costs at Southern Connecticut State University ($11,000 vs. $14,076)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Connecticut State University than Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences (81% vs. 50%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Connecticut State University students is 19.2% larger than aid received Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences ($7,308 vs. $6,133)
SCSU vs. LGCNHS Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SCSU or LGCNHS? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LGCNHS or SCSU .
- SCSU has a higher acceptance rate (82.9%) than LGCNHS (45.7%)
SCSU vs. LGCNHS Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SCSU or LGCNHS? 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 LGCNHS and SCSU.
- Graduates from Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences earn on average $5,500 more per year than SCSU graduates after ten years. ($51,300 vs. $45,800)
- Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences students graduate with a $4,750 lower median federal student loan debt than SCSU graduates. ($18,500 vs. $23,250)
- LGCNHS graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than SCSU graduates. ($191 vs. $240)
- More LGCNHS graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SCSU students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/