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New Haven, CT · Danbury, CT
| Southern Connecticut State University | Western Connecticut State University | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $20,857/yr | $17,604/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $17,736/yr | $13,507/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $22,250 | $24,147 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $18,729/yr | $13,716/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $19,437/yr | $16,697/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $22,532/yr | $18,737/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $27,809/yr | $21,318/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $236/mo | $256/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $14,938/yr | $15,659/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $9,738/yr | $9,282/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $1,600/yr | $1,200/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $4,148/yr | $1,438/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $29,673/yr | $24,877/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $13,438/yr | $13,401/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $27,378/yr | $16,901/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 41% | 35% |
| Students taking federal loans | 52% | 49% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 91% | 87% |
| SAT range (middle 50%) | No data reported | 1040–1170 |
| SAT average | No data reported | 1110 |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 8,303 | 5,457 |
| Students accepted | 6,735 | 4,440 |
| Students who enrolled | 1,227 | 711 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 18% | 16% |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | No data reported | 4% |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | No data reported | 1% |
| High-school GPA | Required | Required |
| High-school transcript | Required | Required |
| Essay | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Recommendation letters | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Class rank | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| College-prep program | Optional (considered if sent) | Required |
| Demonstrated competencies | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| Work experience | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other admission tests | Not considered | Not considered |
| Legacy considered | Not considered | Not considered |
| SAT/ACT policy | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 50% | 52% |
| Freshmen who come back | 78% | 73% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $55,043/yr | $59,115/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $38,356–$78,130 | $31,567–$86,883 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 59% | 55% |
| White students graduating | 56% | 54% |
| Black students graduating | 46% | 45% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 42% | 48% |
| Asian students graduating | 72% | 56% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $45,422/yr | $45,997/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 77% | 76% |
| Graduate on time | 31% | 33% |
| Pell students who graduate | 45% | 49% |
| First-gen students who finish | 52% | 52% |
| Low-income students who finish | 47% | 45% |
| Students who transfer out | 25% | 26% |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $51,736/yr | $53,163/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Health Professions 21% · Business, Management & Marketing 17% · Psychology 9% | Business, Management & Marketing 26% · Health Professions 14% · Homeland Security & Protective Services 9% |
| Most popular program | Health Professions — 21% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 26% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 17% of degrees | Health Professions — 14% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Psychology — 9% of degrees | Homeland Security & Protective Services — 9% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Liberal Arts & General Studies — 8% of degrees | Psychology — 8% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Education — 7% of degrees | Visual & Performing Arts — 8% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Educational Administration and Supervision — $106,714/yr | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing — $127,107/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 11% | 7.7% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 6,295 | 3,511 |
| Students per professor | 11 : 1 | 11 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 2,125 | 602 |
| Average professor pay | $11,216/mo | $11,406/mo |
| Full-time professors | 44% | 100% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | New England Commission on Higher Education | New England Commission on Higher Education |
| Median family income | $48,142 | $49,923 |
| Setting | City (midsize) | City (small) |
| Location | New Haven, CT | Danbury, CT |
| Region | New England | New England |
| Founded | 1893 | 1893 |
| Public or private | Public | Public |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs | Master's Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Men | 40% | 50% |
| Women | 60% | 50% |
| White students | 42% | 47% |
| Black students | 20% | 11% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 26% | 30% |
| Asian students | 4% | 4.3% |
| Two or more races | 4.3% | 5.7% |
| Other / not reported | 2.4% | 1.5% |
| Special type | None | None |
| First-generation students | 39% | 38% |
| Part-time students | 13% | 9.4% |
| Students age 25+ | 14% | 12% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $11,507/yr | $16,024/yr |
| Endowment | $40.5M | $28.3M |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 2,291 | 1,590 |
| Required to live on campus | No | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | $7,962/yr | $8,630/yr |
| Meal plan charge | $6,738/yr | $5,800/yr |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | Yes |
| Meals per week | Varies by week | Varies by week |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Semester |
| Federal designation | None | None |
| Study abroad | Yes | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | No | Yes |
| ROTC | Yes — Army, Air Force | Yes — Army, Air Force |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | No | No |
| Credit for life experience | No | No |
| Online classes | Yes | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | Yes | Yes |
| Weekend & evening classes | Yes | Yes |
| Teacher certification | Yes | Yes |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | Yes | Yes |
| Job placement for graduates | Yes | Yes |
| On-campus day care | No | Yes |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | No | No |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | Yes | Yes |
| Credit for military training | Yes | Yes |
| Student veteran organization | Yes | Yes |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | Yes |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | No | No |
| Prepaid tuition plan | No | No |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | 2024-25 | 2024-25 |
| College sports level | NCAA Division II with football | NCAA Division III with football |
| Football team | Yes | Yes |
| Varsity teams | 15 | 21 |
| Student athletes | 519 | 526 |
| Athletic scholarships | $2.7M | $0 |
| Athletics budget | $10.3M | $4.7M |
| Athletics revenue | $10.3M | $4.7M |
| Recruiting spend | $34,262 | $8,604 |
Data: U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard 2026-06-10, EADA athletics, IPEDS admissions — each on its own survey year. Campus life: IPEDS institutional characteristics, retrieved from the Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-BY 1.0). Founding year, logo, campus photo and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.