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SCSU University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus Sonoma State University San Francisco State San Jose State ECSU Humboldt State University CSU UConn UCSC UC Merced UHart| Central Connecticut State University | California State University Monterey Bay | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CCSU | CSUMB | ||
| Location | New Britain, CT | Seaside, CA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 9,468 | 7,045 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #540 | #861 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ccsu.edu | csumb.edu | ||
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Costs |
CCSU | CSUMB | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $5,742 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $17,622 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,464 | $16,262 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,088 | $11,435 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,212 | $8,702 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 66% |
Admission |
CCSU | CSUMB | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,302 | 12,568 | ||
| Admitted | 5,601 | 11,611 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.7% | 92.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.4% | 7.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1160 | 960/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 26, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
CCSU | CSUMB | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CCSU | CSUMB | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,000 | $45,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $14,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $144 |
Diversity |
CCSU | CSUMB | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 31% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 43% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 7% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
CCSU | CSUMB | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 2% | ||
Campus |
CCSU | CSUMB | ||
| 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
- Central Connecticut State University is larger than than CSUMB based on total student enrollment (9,468 students vs. 7,045 students)
CCSU vs. CSUMB Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CCSU or CSUMB?
- Central Connecticut State University is 12.7% more expensive to attend than CSUMB 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 Monterey Bay ($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 Monterey Bay than CCSU ($11,435 vs. $17,088)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Central Connecticut State University are 30.5% lower than costs at California State University Monterey Bay ($12,464 vs. $16,262)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Central Connecticut State University than California State University Monterey Bay (93% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California State University Monterey Bay students is 40.1% larger than aid received Central Connecticut State University ($8,702 vs. $6,212)
CCSU vs. CSUMB Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CCSU or CSUMB? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CSUMB or CCSU .
- Accepted freshman CSUMB students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at CCSU (3.2)
- CSUMB has a higher acceptance rate (92.4%) than CCSU (76.7%)
CCSU vs. CSUMB Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CCSU or CSUMB? 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 CSUMB and CCSU.
- The graduation rate at CCSU is higher than California State University Monterey Bay (47% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Central Connecticut State University earn on average $3,700 more per year than CSUMB graduates after ten years. ($49,000 vs. $45,300)
- California State University Monterey Bay students graduate with a $8,500 lower median federal student loan debt than CCSU graduates. ($14,000 vs. $22,500)
- CSUMB graduates are paying $88 less per month on federal student loans than CCSU graduates. ($144 vs. $232)
- More CSUMB graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CCSU students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/