| Charter Oak State vs. SCSU |
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|---|---|---|
#237 in National Liberal Arts Colleges #19 in Connecticut Colleges | Rankings* | #31 in Federal Region I Universities #11 in Connecticut Colleges |
| Public, four-years Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences | School Type | Public, four-years Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1 Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's | Offered Degree | Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$8,254 Connecticut Residents $8,506 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$12,828 Connecticut Residents $26,104 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$10,104 Connecticut Residents $10,352 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$14,541 Connecticut Residents $24,744 Out-of-State |
| Less$4,320 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$6,925 |
| Admission | ||
| - | Acceptance Rate | 82.92% |
| - | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | 16.04% |
| Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Formal Demonstration of Competencies English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay | |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller1,602 | Total Enrollment | Larger8,889 |
| Smaller1,501 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger6,920 |
| Smaller101 | Graduate Student Population | Larger1,969 |
| Larger1,602 | Online Student Population | Smaller993 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher100% | Graduate Rate | Lower53% |
| - | Transfer-out Rate | 28% |
| Higher100% | Retention Rate | Lower73% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,314) | |
| Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,416) | |
| Faculties | ||
| More Students per Faculty13 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty11 to 1 |
| - | Number of faculties | 1,039 |
| - | Average Faculty Salary | $92,469 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.