- Southern Connecticut State University (SCSU) is a public school while Quinnipiac University is a private school.
- Both schools are located in Connecticut.
- Quinnipiac University has more expensive tuition of $53,090 than SCSU ($26,104).
- SCSU has tighter acceptance rate of 64.92% than Quinnipiac University (73.88%).
- SCSU is larger with 8,889 students than Quinnipiac University (8,788 students).
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| #18 in Connecticut | Rankings | #10 in Connecticut |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| New Haven, CT | Location | Hamden, CT |
SCSU| Known as | | |
| Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Master's College and University (larger programs) | Carnegie Classification | Doctoral/Research University |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $12,828 Connecticut residents $26,104 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $53,090 |
| $14,541 Connecticut residents $24,744 out-of-state | Graduate | $18,217 |
| $6,925 | Financial Aid | $28,293 |
| Admission | ||
| $50 undergraduate $50 graduate | Application Fee | $65 undergraduate $45 graduate |
| 64.92% | Acceptance Rate | 73.88% |
| 23.81% | Yield | 12.06% |
| Test Scores | 1,210 SAT, 26 ACT | |
| Student Population | ||
| 8,889 | Total Students | 8,788 |
| 6,920 | Undergraduate | 6,073 |
| 1,969 | Graduate | 2,715 |
| 993 | Online Enrollment | 746 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 53% | Graduation Rate | 77% |
| 28% | Transfer-out Rate | 18% |
| 73% | Retention Rate | 88% |
| $48,100 | Average Earning after Graduation | $67,700 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,314) $7,660 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,348) |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 11 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 11 to 1 |
| 422 Full-time 617 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 408 Full-time 556 Part-time |
| 986 Full-time 738 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 1,213 Full-time 605 Part-time |
| $86,450 for Faculties $80,919 Part-time | Average Salary | $102,748 for Faculties $83,380 Part-time |