Academic Comparison between SCSU and University of Phoenix-Connecticut

Southern Connecticut State University and University of Phoenix-Connecticut are frequently compared when students or parents prepare college admissions. SCSU is a four-year, public school located in New Haven, CT and University of Phoenix-Connecticut is a four-year, private (for-profit) school located in Norwalk, CT.

The following list compares two colleges briefly in important perspectives. You can compare them with comprehensive information on full comparison page.

SCSU is a public and University of Phoenix-Connecticut is a private (for-profit) school and both are four-year schools.
SCSU has more expensive tuition & fees ($16,942) than University of Phoenix-Connecticut ($12,540).
SCSU has more students with 9,377 students while University of Phoenix-Connecticut has 2 students.
University of Phoenix-Connecticut has a lower number of students per faculty with 2 to 1 while SCSU's ratio is 11 to 1.

Comparison Table with important Academic Factors

Southern Connecticut State University	vs.	University of Phoenix-Connecticut
New Haven, Connecticut	Location	Norwalk, Connecticut
Four-year, Public	School Type	four-year, Private (for-profit)
Doctor's degree	Highest Degree Offered	Master's degree
Master's College and University (larger programs)	Carnegie Classification
In-State$13,442 Out-Of-State$16,942	2025 Tuition & Fees	$12,540
65%	% Receiving Financial Aid	-
$8,712	Average Amount of Financial Aid	-

91.47 %	Acceptance Rates	-
13.61 %	Yield (Enrollment Rates)	-
-	SAT Score	-
-	ACT Score	-
50 %	Graduation Rate	-
25 %	Transfer-out Rate	-
78 %	Retention Rate	-
9,377	Student Population	2
409	Number of Faculties	-
11 to 1	Students to Faculty Ratio	2 to 1
Distance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Weekend/Evening College, Teacher Certification	Special Learning Opportunities	-
Academic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services	On Campus Student Services	-