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CCSU ECSU ESU UNH Quinnipiac WestConn SHU WSU University of Bridgeport UConn Central East Stroudsburg University| Southern Connecticut State University | Pittsburg State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SCSU | Pitt State | ||
| Location | New Haven, CT | Pittsburg, KS | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,889 | 5,858 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | southernct.edu | pittstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
SCSU | Pitt State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $6,012 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $17,696 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,076 | $9,426 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,712 | $16,725 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,308 | $3,070 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 100% |
Admission |
SCSU | Pitt State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,316 | 2,642 | ||
| Admitted | 6,896 | 2,277 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.9% | 86.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16% | 37.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.4 | ||
| 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 required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
SCSU | Pitt State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SCSU | Pitt State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,800 | $43,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $206 |
Diversity |
SCSU | Pitt State | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 6% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 0% |
Students |
SCSU | Pitt State | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 35% | ||
Campus |
SCSU | Pitt State | ||
| 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 Pitt State based on total student enrollment (8,889 students vs. 5,858 students)
SCSU vs. Pitt State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SCSU or Pitt State?
- Southern Connecticut State University is 7.6% more expensive to attend than Pitt State for in-state tuition ($6,470.00 vs. $6,012.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.4% higher at SCSU than Pittsburg State University ($19,358.00 vs. $17,696.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Pittsburg State University than SCSU ($16,725 vs. $18,712)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pittsburg State University are 49.3% lower than costs at Southern Connecticut State University ($9,426 vs. $14,076)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Pittsburg State University than Southern Connecticut State University (100% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Connecticut State University students is 138% larger than aid received Pittsburg State University ($7,308 vs. $3,070)
SCSU vs. Pitt State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SCSU or Pitt State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pitt State or SCSU .
- Accepted freshman Pitt State students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at SCSU (3.2)
- Pitt State has a higher acceptance rate (86.2%) than SCSU (82.9%)
SCSU vs. Pitt State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SCSU or Pitt State? 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 Pitt State and SCSU.
- The graduation rate at Pitt State is higher than Southern Connecticut State University (49% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Southern Connecticut State University earn on average $2,200 more per year than Pitt State graduates after ten years. ($45,800 vs. $43,600)
- Pittsburg State University students graduate with a $3,250 lower median federal student loan debt than SCSU graduates. ($20,000 vs. $23,250)
- Pitt State graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than SCSU graduates. ($206 vs. $240)
- More SCSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Pitt State students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/