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CCSU ECSU UNH Quinnipiac WestConn SHU University of Bridgeport UConn East Stroudsburg University Jackson State University UHart West Texas A & M University| Southern Connecticut State University | Texas A & M International University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SCSU | Texas A & M International University | ||
| Location | New Haven, CT | Laredo, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 8,889 | 8,505 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #812 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | southernct.edu | tamiu.edu | ||
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Costs |
SCSU | Texas A & M International University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $3,818 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $13,634 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,076 | $9,210 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,712 | $5,383 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,308 | $10,872 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 97% |
Admission |
SCSU | Texas A & M International University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,316 | 7,848 | ||
| Admitted | 6,896 | 3,758 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.9% | 47.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16% | 34.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/21 | |||
| SAT Range | 910/1110 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
SCSU | Texas A & M International University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SCSU | Texas A & M International University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,800 | $45,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $14,806 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $153 |
Diversity |
SCSU | Texas A & M International University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 95% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 0% |
Students |
SCSU | Texas A & M International University | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 0% | ||
Campus |
SCSU | Texas A & M International University | ||
| 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 Texas A & M International University based on total student enrollment (8,889 students vs. 8,505 students)
SCSU vs. Texas A & M International University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SCSU or Texas A & M International University?
- Southern Connecticut State University is 69.5% more expensive to attend than Texas A & M International University for in-state tuition ($6,470.00 vs. $3,818.00)
- Out of state tuition is 42% higher at SCSU than Texas A & M International University ($19,358.00 vs. $13,634.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas A & M International University than SCSU ($5,383 vs. $18,712)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas A & M International University are 52.8% lower than costs at Southern Connecticut State University ($9,210 vs. $14,076)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Texas A & M International University than Southern Connecticut State University (97% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas A & M International University students is 48.8% larger than aid received Southern Connecticut State University ($10,872 vs. $7,308)
SCSU vs. Texas A & M International University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SCSU or Texas A & M International University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Texas A & M International University or SCSU .
- The average SAT score at Southern Connecticut State University (918) is 13 points higher than at Texas A & M International University (905)
- Incoming SCSU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at Texas A & M International University (18)
- Accepted freshman Texas A & M International University students have a 0.5 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at SCSU (3.2)
- SCSU has a higher acceptance rate (82.9%) than Texas A & M International University (47.9%)
SCSU vs. Texas A & M International University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SCSU or Texas A & M International University? 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 Texas A & M International University and SCSU.
- The graduation rate at SCSU is higher than Texas A & M International University (44% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Southern Connecticut State University earn on average $600 more per year than Texas A & M International University graduates after ten years. ($45,800 vs. $45,200)
- Texas A & M International University students graduate with a $8,444 lower median federal student loan debt than SCSU graduates. ($14,806 vs. $23,250)
- Texas A & M International University graduates are paying $87 less per month on federal student loans than SCSU graduates. ($153 vs. $240)
- More SCSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Texas A & M International University students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/