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CCSU ECSU UNH Quinnipiac WestConn SHU University of Bridgeport UConn Juniata College East Stroudsburg University F&M WCU| Southern Connecticut State University | Susquehanna University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SCSU | Susquahanna | ||
| Location | New Haven, CT | Selinsgrove, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,889 | 2,231 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #320 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | southernct.edu | susqu.edu | ||
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Costs |
SCSU | Susquahanna | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $54,440 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $54,440 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,076 | $14,960 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,712 | $28,605 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,308 | $40,914 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 93% |
Admission |
SCSU | Susquahanna | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,316 | 6,375 | ||
| Admitted | 6,896 | 4,889 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.9% | 76.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16% | 11.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1088/1280 | |||
| 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 | Susquahanna | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SCSU | Susquahanna | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,800 | $57,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $279 |
Diversity |
SCSU | Susquahanna | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 0% |
Students |
SCSU | Susquahanna | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 38% | ||
Campus |
SCSU | Susquahanna | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southern Connecticut State University is larger than than Susquahanna based on total student enrollment (8,889 students vs. 2,231 students)
SCSU vs. Susquahanna Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SCSU or Susquahanna?
- Susquehanna University is 741.4% more expensive to attend than SCSU for in-state tuition ($54,440.00 vs. $6,470.00)
- Out of state tuition is 181.2% higher at Susquahanna than Southern Connecticut State University ($54,440.00 vs. $19,358.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Connecticut State University than Susquahanna ($18,712 vs. $28,605)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Connecticut State University are 6.3% lower than costs at Susquehanna University ($14,076 vs. $14,960)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Susquehanna University than Southern Connecticut State University (93% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Susquehanna University students is 459.9% larger than aid received Southern Connecticut State University ($40,914 vs. $7,308)
SCSU vs. Susquahanna Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SCSU or Susquahanna? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Susquahanna or SCSU .
- Accepted freshman Susquahanna students have a 0.47 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at SCSU (3.2)
- SCSU has a higher acceptance rate (82.9%) than Susquahanna (76.7%)
SCSU vs. Susquahanna Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SCSU or Susquahanna? 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 Susquahanna and SCSU.
- The graduation rate at Susquahanna is higher than Southern Connecticut State University (77% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Susquehanna University earn on average $11,200 more per year than SCSU graduates after ten years. ($57,000 vs. $45,800)
- Southern Connecticut State University students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Susquahanna graduates. ($23,250 vs. $27,000)
- SCSU graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Susquahanna graduates. ($240 vs. $279)
- More Susquahanna graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SCSU students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/