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Sacramento State San Francisco State Humboldt State University SCSU San Jose State UC Merced Cal State Fullerton Sonoma State University California State University-Fresno University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus ECSU Cal State East Bay| California State University Chico | Central Connecticut State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CSU | CCSU | ||
| Location | Chico, CA | New Britain, CT | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 14,183 | 9,468 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #659 | #540 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csuchico.edu | ccsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU | CCSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $6,470 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $19,358 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,212 | $12,464 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,517 | $17,088 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,162 | $6,212 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 62% | 93% |
Admission |
CSU | CCSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 21,417 | 7,302 | ||
| Admitted | 20,347 | 5,601 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95% | 76.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.9% | 22.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1170 | 940/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Dec 15, 2024 | Aug 26, 2025 |
Academics |
CSU | CCSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU | CCSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,400 | $49,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,000 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $175 | $232 |
Diversity |
CSU | CCSU | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 46% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
CSU | CCSU | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 7% | ||
Campus |
CSU | CCSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California State University Chico is larger than than CCSU based on total student enrollment (14,183 students vs. 9,468 students)
CSU vs. CCSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU or CCSU?
- Central Connecticut State University is 12.7% more expensive to attend than CSU for in-state tuition ($6,470.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.9% higher at CCSU than California State University Chico ($19,358.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California State University Chico than CCSU ($15,517 vs. $17,088)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Central Connecticut State University are 22% lower than costs at California State University Chico ($12,464 vs. $15,212)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Central Connecticut State University than California State University Chico (93% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California State University Chico students is 47.5% larger than aid received Central Connecticut State University ($9,162 vs. $6,212)
CSU vs. CCSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSU or CCSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CCSU or CSU .
- The average SAT score at Central Connecticut State University (1011) is 8 points higher than at CSU (1003)
- Incoming CSU students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at CCSU (22)
- Accepted freshman CSU students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.37) than students at CCSU (3.2)
- CSU has a higher acceptance rate (95%) than CCSU (76.7%)
CSU vs. CCSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU or CCSU? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between CCSU and CSU.
- The graduation rate at CSU is higher than Central Connecticut State University (59% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from California State University Chico earn on average $3,400 more per year than CCSU graduates after ten years. ($52,400 vs. $49,000)
- California State University Chico students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than CCSU graduates. ($17,000 vs. $22,500)
- CSU graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than CCSU graduates. ($175 vs. $232)
- More CSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CCSU students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/