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Overview |
SCSU | University of West Georgia | ||
| Location | New Haven, CT | Carrollton, GA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,889 | 11,893 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #929 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | southernct.edu | westga.edu | ||
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Costs |
SCSU | University of West Georgia | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $4,371 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $15,426 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,076 | $11,330 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,712 | $15,625 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,308 | $8,452 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 95% |
Admission |
SCSU | University of West Georgia | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,316 | 4,783 | ||
| Admitted | 6,896 | 3,832 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.9% | 80.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16% | 37.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 930/1140 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 1, 2024 |
Academics |
SCSU | University of West Georgia | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SCSU | University of West Georgia | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,800 | $40,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $258 |
Diversity |
SCSU | University of West Georgia | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 39% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 1% |
Students |
SCSU | University of West Georgia | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 2% | ||
Campus |
SCSU | University of West Georgia | ||
| 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
- University of West Georgia is larger than than SCSU based on total student enrollment (11,893 students vs. 8,889 students)
SCSU vs. University of West Georgia Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SCSU or University of West Georgia?
- Southern Connecticut State University is 48% more expensive to attend than University of West Georgia for in-state tuition ($6,470.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25.5% higher at SCSU than University of West Georgia ($19,358.00 vs. $15,426.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of West Georgia than SCSU ($15,625 vs. $18,712)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of West Georgia are 24.2% lower than costs at Southern Connecticut State University ($11,330 vs. $14,076)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of West Georgia than Southern Connecticut State University (95% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of West Georgia students is 15.7% larger than aid received Southern Connecticut State University ($8,452 vs. $7,308)
SCSU vs. University of West Georgia Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SCSU or University of West Georgia? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of West Georgia or SCSU .
- The average SAT score at University of West Georgia (945) is 27 points higher than at SCSU (918)
- Incoming SCSU students have at the same average ACT score (20) as students at University of West Georgia (20)
- Accepted freshman University of West Georgia students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at SCSU (3.2)
- SCSU has a higher acceptance rate (82.9%) than University of West Georgia (80.1%)
SCSU vs. University of West Georgia Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SCSU or University of West Georgia? 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 University of West Georgia and SCSU.
- The graduation rate at SCSU is higher than University of West Georgia (44% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Southern Connecticut State University earn on average $5,400 more per year than University of West Georgia graduates after ten years. ($45,800 vs. $40,400)
- Southern Connecticut State University students graduate with a $1,750 lower median federal student loan debt than University of West Georgia graduates. ($23,250 vs. $25,000)
- SCSU graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than University of West Georgia graduates. ($240 vs. $258)
- More SCSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of West Georgia 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/