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Overview |
CCSU | Castleton State College | ||
| Location | New Britain, CT | Castleton, VT | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 9,468 | 2,363 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #540 | #783 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ccsu.edu | castleton.edu | ||
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Costs |
CCSU | Castleton State College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $11,832 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $28,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,464 | $12,404 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,088 | $16,791 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,212 | $13,007 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
CCSU | Castleton State College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,302 | 3,115 | ||
| Admitted | 5,601 | 2,508 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.7% | 80.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.4% | 16.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.17 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 22/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1160 | 970/1210 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
CCSU | Castleton State College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CCSU | Castleton State College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,000 | $37,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $258 |
Diversity |
CCSU | Castleton State College | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 6% |
Students |
CCSU | Castleton State College | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 51% | ||
Campus |
CCSU | Castleton State College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Central Connecticut State University is larger than than Castleton State College based on total student enrollment (9,468 students vs. 2,363 students)
CCSU vs. Castleton State College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CCSU or Castleton State College?
- Castleton State College is 82.9% more expensive to attend than CCSU for in-state tuition ($11,832.00 vs. $6,470.00)
- Out of state tuition is 48.8% higher at Castleton State College than Central Connecticut State University ($28,800.00 vs. $19,358.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Castleton State College than CCSU ($16,791 vs. $17,088)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Castleton State College are 0.5% lower than costs at Central Connecticut State University ($12,404 vs. $12,464)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Castleton State College than Central Connecticut State University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Castleton State College students is 109.4% larger than aid received Central Connecticut State University ($13,007 vs. $6,212)
CCSU vs. Castleton State College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CCSU or Castleton State College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Castleton State College or CCSU .
- The average SAT score at Central Connecticut State University (1011) is 52 points higher than at Castleton State College (959)
- Incoming CCSU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Castleton State College (21)
- Accepted freshman CCSU students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.2) than students at Castleton State College (3.17)
- Castleton State College has a higher acceptance rate (80.5%) than CCSU (76.7%)
CCSU vs. Castleton State College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CCSU or Castleton State 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 Castleton State College and CCSU.
- The graduation rate at CCSU is the same as at Castleton State College (47% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Central Connecticut State University earn on average $11,400 more per year than Castleton State College graduates after ten years. ($49,000 vs. $37,600)
- Central Connecticut State University students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Castleton State College graduates. ($22,500 vs. $25,000)
- CCSU graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Castleton State College graduates. ($232 vs. $258)
- More Castleton State College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CCSU students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/