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CCSU ECSU UNH Quinnipiac WestConn SHU Ithaca College University of Bridgeport UConn East Stroudsburg University SUNY Cortland Jackson State University| Southern Connecticut State University | Utica College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SCSU | Utica College | ||
| Location | New Haven, CT | Utica, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,889 | 3,861 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #429 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | southernct.edu | utica.edu | ||
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Costs |
SCSU | Utica College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $23,208 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $23,208 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,076 | $12,667 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,712 | $22,372 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,308 | $13,939 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 97% |
Admission |
SCSU | Utica College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,316 | 3,367 | ||
| Admitted | 6,896 | 2,724 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.9% | 80.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16% | 15.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/32 | |||
| SAT Range | 1084/1250 | |||
| 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 | Utica College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SCSU | Utica College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,800 | $46,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $24,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $248 |
Diversity |
SCSU | Utica College | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 4% |
Students |
SCSU | Utica College | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 13% | ||
Campus |
SCSU | Utica College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southern Connecticut State University is larger than than Utica College based on total student enrollment (8,889 students vs. 3,861 students)
SCSU vs. Utica College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SCSU or Utica College?
- Utica College is 258.7% more expensive to attend than SCSU for in-state tuition ($23,208.00 vs. $6,470.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.9% higher at Utica College than Southern Connecticut State University ($23,208.00 vs. $19,358.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Connecticut State University than Utica College ($18,712 vs. $22,372)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Utica College are 11.1% lower than costs at Southern Connecticut State University ($12,667 vs. $14,076)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Utica College than Southern Connecticut State University (97% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Utica College students is 90.7% larger than aid received Southern Connecticut State University ($13,939 vs. $7,308)
SCSU vs. Utica College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SCSU or Utica College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Utica College or SCSU .
- Accepted freshman Utica College students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at SCSU (3.2)
- SCSU has a higher acceptance rate (82.9%) than Utica College (80.9%)
SCSU vs. Utica College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SCSU or Utica 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 Utica College and SCSU.
- The graduation rate at SCSU is the same as at Utica College (44% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Utica College earn on average $500 more per year than SCSU graduates after ten years. ($46,300 vs. $45,800)
- Southern Connecticut State University students graduate with a $750 lower median federal student loan debt than Utica College graduates. ($23,250 vs. $24,000)
- SCSU graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Utica College graduates. ($240 vs. $248)
- More SCSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Utica College students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/