- Both Southern Connecticut State University (SCSU) and University of Connecticut are public.
- Both schools are located in Connecticut.
- University of Connecticut has more expensive tuition of $43,034 than SCSU ($26,104).
- University of Connecticut has tighter acceptance rate of 47.84% than SCSU (64.92%).
- University of Connecticut is larger with 27,003 students than SCSU (8,889 students).
Southern Connecticut State University View More Rivals | University of Connecticut View More Rivals | |
| #18 in Connecticut | Rankings | #63 in National Universities #3 in Connecticut |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| New Haven, CT | Location | Storrs, CT |
SCSU| Known as | | |
| Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degrees | Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Master's College and University (larger programs) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (very high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $12,828 Connecticut residents $26,104 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $20,366 Connecticut residents $43,034 out-of-state |
| $14,541 Connecticut residents $24,744 out-of-state | Graduate | $22,194 Connecticut residents $44,106 out-of-state |
| $6,925 | Financial Aid | $13,180 |
| Admission | ||
| $50 undergraduate $50 graduate | Application Fee | $80 undergraduate $75 graduate |
| 64.92% | Acceptance Rate | 47.84% |
| 23.81% | Yield | 22.51% |
| Test Scores | 1,330 SAT, 31 ACT | |
| Student Population | ||
| 8,889 | Total Students | 27,003 |
| 6,920 | Undergraduate | 18,983 |
| 1,969 | Graduate | 8,020 |
| 993 | Online Enrollment | 1,436 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 53% | Graduation Rate | 83% |
| 28% | Transfer-out Rate | 8% |
| 73% | Retention Rate | 91% |
| $48,100 | Average Earning after Graduation | $66,000 |
| 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 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: 11,921) $7,436 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 11 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 16 to 1 |
| 422 Full-time 617 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 2,089 Full-time 884 Part-time |
| 986 Full-time 738 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 8,314 Full-time 1,920 Part-time |
| $86,450 for Faculties $80,919 Part-time | Average Salary | $117,307 for Faculties $77,570 Part-time |