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Overview |
SCSU | Thomas College | ||
| Location | New Haven, CT | Waterville, ME | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 8,889 | 1,737 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | southernct.edu | thomas.edu | ||
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Costs |
SCSU | Thomas College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $28,954 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $28,954 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,076 | $11,998 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,712 | $22,070 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,308 | $20,732 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 100% |
Admission |
SCSU | Thomas College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,316 | 869 | ||
| Admitted | 6,896 | 845 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.9% | 97.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16% | 27.7% | ||
| 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) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
SCSU | Thomas College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 23:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SCSU | Thomas College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,800 | $41,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $279 |
Diversity |
SCSU | Thomas College | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 9% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 6% |
Students |
SCSU | Thomas College | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 16% | ||
Campus |
SCSU | Thomas College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Southern Connecticut State University is larger than than Thomas College based on total student enrollment (8,889 students vs. 1,737 students)
SCSU vs. Thomas College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SCSU or Thomas College?
- Thomas College is 347.5% more expensive to attend than SCSU for in-state tuition ($28,954.00 vs. $6,470.00)
- Out of state tuition is 49.6% higher at Thomas College than Southern Connecticut State University ($28,954.00 vs. $19,358.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Connecticut State University than Thomas College ($18,712 vs. $22,070)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Thomas College are 17.3% lower than costs at Southern Connecticut State University ($11,998 vs. $14,076)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Thomas College than Southern Connecticut State University (100% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Thomas College students is 183.7% larger than aid received Southern Connecticut State University ($20,732 vs. $7,308)
SCSU vs. Thomas College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SCSU or Thomas College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Thomas College or SCSU .
- Thomas College has a higher acceptance rate (97.2%) than SCSU (82.9%)
SCSU vs. Thomas College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SCSU or Thomas 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 Thomas College and SCSU.
- The graduation rate at Thomas College is higher than Southern Connecticut State University (45% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Southern Connecticut State University earn on average $4,800 more per year than Thomas College graduates after ten years. ($45,800 vs. $41,000)
- Southern Connecticut State University students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Thomas College graduates. ($23,250 vs. $27,000)
- SCSU graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Thomas College graduates. ($240 vs. $279)
- More Thomas College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SCSU students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/