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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 | Becker College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CCSU | Becker College | ||
| Location | New Britain, CT | Worcester, MA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,468 | 1,675 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #540 | #1027 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ccsu.edu | becker.edu | ||
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Costs |
CCSU | Becker College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $36,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $36,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,464 | $13,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,088 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,212 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 0% |
Admission |
CCSU | Becker College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,302 | - | ||
| Admitted | 5,601 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.7% | |||
| Enrolled % | 22.4% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 20/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1160 | 960/1180 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 26, 2025 |
Academics |
CCSU | Becker College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CCSU | Becker College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 27% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,000 | $46,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $26,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $274 |
Diversity |
CCSU | Becker College | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 7% |
Students |
CCSU | Becker College | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 39% | ||
Campus |
CCSU | Becker College | ||
| 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 Becker College based on total student enrollment (9,468 students vs. 1,675 students)
CCSU vs. Becker College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CCSU or Becker College?
- Becker College is 461.1% more expensive to attend than CCSU for in-state tuition ($36,300.00 vs. $6,470.00)
- Out of state tuition is 87.5% higher at Becker College than Central Connecticut State University ($36,300.00 vs. $19,358.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Central Connecticut State University are 10.7% lower than costs at Becker College ($12,464 vs. $13,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Central Connecticut State University than Becker College (93% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Central Connecticut State University students is ?% larger than aid received Becker College ($6,212 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, CCSU or Becker College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Becker College or CCSU .
- The average SAT score at Central Connecticut State University (1011) is 2 points higher than at Becker College (1009)
- Incoming CCSU students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Becker College (22)
- Accepted freshman Becker College students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at CCSU (3.2)
CCSU vs. Becker College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CCSU or Becker College? 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 Becker College and CCSU.
- The graduation rate at CCSU is higher than Becker College (47% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Central Connecticut State University earn on average $2,400 more per year than Becker College graduates after ten years. ($49,000 vs. $46,600)
- Central Connecticut State University students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Becker College graduates. ($22,500 vs. $26,500)
- CCSU graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than Becker College graduates. ($232 vs. $274)
- More CCSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Becker College students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/