WSU-Worcester vs Southern Connecticut State University (SCSU)

Worcester State University and Southern Connecticut State University, both esteemed public universities in their respective states, offer distinct educational experiences. Worcester State boasts a higher acceptance rate, making it a more accessible option for prospective students. Southern Connecticut, on the other hand, has a slightly higher graduation rate, indicating a strong commitment to student success. While both universities offer a diverse range of majors, Worcester State excels in fields like Business and Health Professions, while Southern Connecticut shines in areas such as Education and Psychology. Explore the detailed comparison table below to delve into further differences, including student body demographics, tuition fees, and more, to determine which university aligns best with your academic aspirations and personal preferences.

	Southern Connecticut State University	Worcester State University
Overview
Location	New Haven, Connecticut	Worcester, Massachusetts
Campus setting	City: Midsize	City: Midsize
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Public	Public
Calendar system	Semester	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate	Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate	72.0%	73.0%
Common app member	Yes	Yes
Religious affiliation

Admission
Acceptance rate	82.9%	89.3%
Application fees	Undergraduate: $50 Graduate: $50	Undergraduate: $50 Graduate: $50
SAT range	N/A	1030 - 1193
ACT range	N/A	23 - 24
Students submitting SAT score		13.0%
Students submitting ACT score
Total number of applicants	7,294	3,446
Total number of admissions given out	6,049	3,078
Admitted students who chose to enroll	1,022	756
Yield rate	16.9%	24.6%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	N/A	N/A
High school GPA	Required	Required
Recommendation letters	Not required	Not required
High school transcript	Not required	Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	Required	Required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	In state: $26,686 Out of state: $40,090	In state: $19,554 Out of state: $25,634
Average net price	$18,493	$12,853
Tuition	In state: $6,162 Out of state: $18,436	In state: $970 Out of state: $7,050
Room & board	Room/dormitory: $7,438 Meal plan: $6,228	Room/dormitory: $8,573 Meal plan: $3,995
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	94.0% Average amount $6,478	94.0% Average amount $4,529
Students receiving federal student loan	68.0% Average amount $5,267	58.0% Average amount $4,816
Students taking out private loans	7.0% Average amount $12,508	12.0% Average amount $10,578

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	6,800 Men 37.5% Women 62.5%	4,640 Men 38.4% Women 61.6%
Graduate students	1,988 Men 24.7% Women 75.3%	777 Men 17.8% Women 82.2%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Moderate	Low
Out-of-state students	9.4%	N/A
International students	1.1%	1.3%
Campus local/setting	City: Midsize	City: Midsize
Dormitory capacity	2,509	1,584
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	Connecticut New York Mississippi New Jersey Georgia	Mississippi Connecticut Rhode Island New Hampshire Vermont

Academics
Popular study areas	Education Health Professions Business Psychology Public Administration and Social Service	Education Health Professions Business Law Enforcement and Firefighting Psychology
Students to faculty ratio	12:1	14:1
Institutional accreditation	New England Commission on Higher Education	New England Commission on Higher Education

Outcome
Graduation rate	52.3%	60.9%
Dropout rate	14.7%	13.1%
Transferred out	30.6%	24.4%
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Educational Administration and Supervision (Graduate/Professional Certificates) Year 1: $73,779 Year 2: $75,072 Year 3: $81,441 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $73,460 Year 2: $71,015 Year 3: $74,943 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $63,714 Year 2: $64,706 Year 3: $73,822 Public Health (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $54,286 Year 2: $53,358 Year 3: $62,933 Computer and Information Sciences, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $62,930 Year 2: $58,221 Year 3: $60,874 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $52,046 Year 2: $56,415 Year 3: $55,879 Communication Disorders Sciences and Services (Graduate/Professional Certificates) Year 1: $57,138 Year 2: $57,318 Year 3: $55,763 Social Work (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $48,671 Year 2: $50,263 Year 3: $54,461 Communication Disorders Sciences and Services (Master's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $53,775 Year 3: $53,125 Special Education and Teaching (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $52,635 Year 2: $54,032 Year 3: $52,600	Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $67,399 Year 2: $68,821 Year 3: $76,249 Biotechnology (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $55,547 Year 3: $67,589 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $61,868 Year 2: $56,776 Year 3: $61,253 Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: N/A Year 3: $60,590 Communication Disorders Sciences and Services (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $52,554 Year 2: $54,974 Year 3: $59,253 Chemistry (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $49,644 Year 3: $56,781 Computer and Information Sciences, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $60,231 Year 2: $46,087 Year 3: $55,176 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $56,792 Year 2: $53,775 Year 3: $53,760 Criminal Justice and Corrections (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $37,556 Year 2: $40,501 Year 3: $51,886 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $39,699 Year 2: $42,580 Year 3: $51,212

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