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CCSU ECSU Valencia College UNH Quinnipiac WestConn MDC SHU University of Bridgeport UConn East Stroudsburg University Jackson State University| Southern Connecticut State University | Santa Fe College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SCSU | Santa Fe College | ||
| Location | New Haven, CT | Gainesville, FL | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,889 | 12,729 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | southernct.edu | sfcollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
SCSU | Santa Fe College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $1,872 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $7,418 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,076 | $10,008 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,712 | $11,380 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,308 | $2,426 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 72% |
Admission |
SCSU | Santa Fe College | ||
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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 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | 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 | Santa Fe College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SCSU | Santa Fe College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,800 | $37,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 34% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $11,025 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $113 |
Diversity |
SCSU | Santa Fe College | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 1% |
Students |
SCSU | Santa Fe College | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 2% | ||
Campus |
SCSU | Santa Fe College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Santa Fe College is larger than than SCSU based on total student enrollment (12,729 students vs. 8,889 students)
SCSU vs. Santa Fe College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SCSU or Santa Fe College?
- Southern Connecticut State University is 245.6% more expensive to attend than Santa Fe College for in-state tuition ($6,470.00 vs. $1,872.00)
- Out of state tuition is 161% higher at SCSU than Santa Fe College ($19,358.00 vs. $7,418.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Santa Fe College than SCSU ($11,380 vs. $18,712)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Santa Fe College are 40.6% lower than costs at Southern Connecticut State University ($10,008 vs. $14,076)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Connecticut State University than Santa Fe College (81% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Connecticut State University students is 201.2% larger than aid received Santa Fe College ($7,308 vs. $2,426)
Which college is harder to get into, SCSU or Santa Fe College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Santa Fe College or SCSU .
SCSU vs. Santa Fe College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SCSU or Santa Fe 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 Santa Fe College and SCSU.
- Graduates from Southern Connecticut State University earn on average $8,300 more per year than Santa Fe College graduates after ten years. ($45,800 vs. $37,500)
- Santa Fe College students graduate with a $12,225 lower median federal student loan debt than SCSU graduates. ($11,025 vs. $23,250)
- Santa Fe College graduates are paying $127 less per month on federal student loans than SCSU graduates. ($113 vs. $240)
- More SCSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Santa Fe College students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 34%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/