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SCSU University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus ECSU UConn UHart WestConn Quinnipiac UNH Westfield State University USJ University of Southern Maine SHU| Central Connecticut State University | American International College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CCSU | AIC | ||
| Location | New Britain, CT | Springfield, MA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,468 | 2,010 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #540 | #945 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ccsu.edu | aic.edu | ||
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Costs |
CCSU | AIC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $40,550 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $40,550 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,464 | $15,130 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,088 | $18,317 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,212 | $35,061 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 95% |
Admission |
CCSU | AIC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,302 | 2,707 | ||
| Admitted | 5,601 | 2,419 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.7% | 89.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.4% | 13.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 2.91 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 940/1160 | 940/1110 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 26, 2025 | Sep 7, 2024 |
Academics |
CCSU | AIC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CCSU | AIC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,000 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $279 |
Diversity |
CCSU | AIC | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 39% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 25% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 14% |
Students |
CCSU | AIC | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 48% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 47% | ||
Campus |
CCSU | AIC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Central Connecticut State University is larger than than AIC based on total student enrollment (9,468 students vs. 2,010 students)
CCSU vs. AIC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CCSU or AIC?
- American International College is 526.7% more expensive to attend than CCSU for in-state tuition ($40,550.00 vs. $6,470.00)
- Out of state tuition is 109.5% higher at AIC than Central Connecticut State University ($40,550.00 vs. $19,358.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Central Connecticut State University than AIC ($17,088 vs. $18,317)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Central Connecticut State University are 21.4% lower than costs at American International College ($12,464 vs. $15,130)
- More students receive financial grant aid at American International College than Central Connecticut State University (95% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by American International College students is 464.4% larger than aid received Central Connecticut State University ($35,061 vs. $6,212)
CCSU vs. AIC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CCSU or AIC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AIC or CCSU .
- The average SAT score at Central Connecticut State University (1011) is 124 points higher than at AIC (887)
- Incoming CCSU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at AIC (20)
- Accepted freshman CCSU students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.2) than students at AIC (2.91)
- AIC has a higher acceptance rate (89.4%) than CCSU (76.7%)
CCSU vs. AIC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CCSU or AIC? 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 AIC and CCSU.
- The graduation rate at CCSU is higher than American International College (47% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from Central Connecticut State University earn on average $2,600 more per year than AIC graduates after ten years. ($49,000 vs. $46,400)
- Central Connecticut State University students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than AIC graduates. ($22,500 vs. $27,000)
- CCSU graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than AIC graduates. ($232 vs. $279)
- More CCSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AIC students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/