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CCSU ECSU UNH Quinnipiac WestConn TU SHU University of Bridgeport UMES UConn East Stroudsburg University Jackson State University| Southern Connecticut State University | University of Baltimore | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SCSU | UB | ||
| Location | New Haven, CT | Baltimore, MD | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,889 | 3,288 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | southernct.edu | ubalt.edu | ||
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Costs |
SCSU | UB | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $7,296 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $20,746 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,076 | $19,350 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,712 | $18,122 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,308 | $7,544 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 88% |
Admission |
SCSU | UB | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,316 | 150 | ||
| Admitted | 6,896 | 134 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.9% | 89.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16% | 23.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 2.89 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| SAT Range | 920/1050 | |||
| 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 | UB | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SCSU | UB | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,800 | $60,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $222 |
Diversity |
SCSU | UB | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 34% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 47% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 2% |
Students |
SCSU | UB | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 0% | ||
Campus |
SCSU | UB | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southern Connecticut State University is larger than than UB based on total student enrollment (8,889 students vs. 3,288 students)
SCSU vs. UB Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SCSU or UB?
- University of Baltimore is 12.8% more expensive to attend than SCSU for in-state tuition ($7,296.00 vs. $6,470.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.2% higher at UB than Southern Connecticut State University ($20,746.00 vs. $19,358.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Baltimore than SCSU ($18,122 vs. $18,712)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Connecticut State University are 37.5% lower than costs at University of Baltimore ($14,076 vs. $19,350)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Baltimore than Southern Connecticut State University (88% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Baltimore students is 3.2% larger than aid received Southern Connecticut State University ($7,544 vs. $7,308)
SCSU vs. UB Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SCSU or UB? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UB or SCSU .
- The average SAT score at University of Baltimore (972) is 54 points higher than at SCSU (918)
- Incoming UB students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at SCSU (20)
- Accepted freshman SCSU students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.2) than students at UB (2.89)
- UB has a higher acceptance rate (89.3%) than SCSU (82.9%)
SCSU vs. UB Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SCSU or UB? 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 UB and SCSU.
- Graduates from University of Baltimore earn on average $14,800 more per year than SCSU graduates after ten years. ($60,600 vs. $45,800)
- University of Baltimore students graduate with a $1,750 lower median federal student loan debt than SCSU graduates. ($21,500 vs. $23,250)
- UB graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than SCSU graduates. ($222 vs. $240)
- More SCSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UB students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/