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Overview |
SCSU | Rosemont College | ||
| Location | New Haven, CT | Rosemont, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,889 | 754 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | southernct.edu | rosemont.edu | ||
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Costs |
SCSU | Rosemont College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $19,890 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $19,890 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,076 | $13,130 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,712 | $19,741 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,308 | $15,072 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 99% |
Admission |
SCSU | Rosemont College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,316 | 950 | ||
| Admitted | 6,896 | 718 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.9% | 75.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16% | 11.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 980/1200 | |||
| 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 | Rosemont College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SCSU | Rosemont College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,800 | $47,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $279 |
Diversity |
SCSU | Rosemont College | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 38% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 41% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 3% |
Students |
SCSU | Rosemont College | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 36% | ||
Campus |
SCSU | Rosemont College | ||
| 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 Rosemont College based on total student enrollment (8,889 students vs. 754 students)
SCSU vs. Rosemont College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SCSU or Rosemont College?
- Rosemont College is 207.4% more expensive to attend than SCSU for in-state tuition ($19,890.00 vs. $6,470.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.7% higher at Rosemont College than Southern Connecticut State University ($19,890.00 vs. $19,358.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Connecticut State University than Rosemont College ($18,712 vs. $19,741)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rosemont College are 7.2% lower than costs at Southern Connecticut State University ($13,130 vs. $14,076)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rosemont College than Southern Connecticut State University (99% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rosemont College students is 106.2% larger than aid received Southern Connecticut State University ($15,072 vs. $7,308)
SCSU vs. Rosemont College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SCSU or Rosemont College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Rosemont College or SCSU .
- The average SAT score at Southern Connecticut State University (918) is 34 points higher than at Rosemont College (884)
- Incoming SCSU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at Rosemont College (18)
- Accepted freshman SCSU students have at the same average high school GPA (3.2) as students at Rosemont College (3.2)
- SCSU has a higher acceptance rate (82.9%) than Rosemont College (75.6%)
SCSU vs. Rosemont College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SCSU or Rosemont College? 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 Rosemont College and SCSU.
- The graduation rate at Rosemont College is higher than Southern Connecticut State University (58% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Rosemont College earn on average $1,800 more per year than SCSU graduates after ten years. ($47,600 vs. $45,800)
- Southern Connecticut State University students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Rosemont College graduates. ($23,250 vs. $27,000)
- SCSU graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Rosemont College graduates. ($240 vs. $279)
- More SCSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Rosemont College students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/