- Both Western Connecticut State University (WCSU) and Southern Connecticut State University (SCSU) are public.
- Both schools are located in Connecticut.
- SCSU has more expensive tuition of $26,104 than WCSU ($16,095).
- SCSU has tighter acceptance rate of 64.92% than WCSU (70.83%).
- SCSU is larger with 8,889 students than WCSU (4,417 students).
| Western Connecticut State University View More Rivals | Southern Connecticut State University View More Rivals | |
| #11 in Connecticut | Rankings | #18 in Connecticut |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Danbury, CT | Location | New Haven, CT |
WCSU| Known as | SCSU | |
| Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) |
| Master's College and University (medium programs) | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $12,763 Connecticut residents $16,095 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $12,828 Connecticut residents $26,104 out-of-state |
| $14,319 Connecticut residents $18,469 out-of-state | Graduate | $14,541 Connecticut residents $24,744 out-of-state |
| $6,277 | Financial Aid | $6,925 |
| Admission | ||
| $50 undergraduate $50 graduate | Application Fee | $50 undergraduate $50 graduate |
| 70.83% | Acceptance Rate | 64.92% |
| 20.59% | Yield | 23.81% |
| 1,120 SAT, 25 ACT | Test Scores | |
| Student Population | ||
| 4,417 | Total Students | 8,889 |
| 3,799 | Undergraduate | 6,920 |
| 618 | Graduate | 1,969 |
| 397 | Online Enrollment | 993 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 51% | Graduation Rate | 53% |
| 29% | Transfer-out Rate | 28% |
| 74% | Retention Rate | 73% |
| $50,400 | Average Earning after Graduation | $48,100 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,590) $8,420 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,314) $7,660 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 | 11 to 1 |
| 213 Full-time 377 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 422 Full-time 617 Part-time |
| 561 Full-time 418 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 986 Full-time 738 Part-time |
| $88,849 for Faculties $78,528 Part-time | Average Salary | $86,450 for Faculties $80,919 Part-time |