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SCSU University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus ECSU UConn UHart WestConn La Salle University Quinnipiac UNH Westfield State University USJ University of Southern Maine| Central Connecticut State University | Chestnut Hill College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CCSU | CHC | ||
| Location | New Britain, CT | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,468 | 1,420 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #540 | #898 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ccsu.edu | chc.edu | ||
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Costs |
CCSU | CHC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $38,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $38,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,464 | $12,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,088 | $25,357 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,212 | $29,288 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 97% |
Admission |
CCSU | CHC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,302 | 1,543 | ||
| Admitted | 5,601 | 1,515 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.7% | 98.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.4% | 9.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.12 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 940/1160 | 900/1090 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
CCSU | CHC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CCSU | CHC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,000 | $45,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $26,481 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $273 |
Diversity |
CCSU | CHC | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 40% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 37% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
CCSU | CHC | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 28% | ||
Campus |
CCSU | CHC | ||
| 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 CHC based on total student enrollment (9,468 students vs. 1,420 students)
CCSU vs. CHC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CCSU or CHC?
- Chestnut Hill College is 502% more expensive to attend than CCSU for in-state tuition ($38,950.00 vs. $6,470.00)
- Out of state tuition is 101.2% higher at CHC than Central Connecticut State University ($38,950.00 vs. $19,358.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Central Connecticut State University than CHC ($17,088 vs. $25,357)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Chestnut Hill College are 3.9% lower than costs at Central Connecticut State University ($12,000 vs. $12,464)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Chestnut Hill College than Central Connecticut State University (97% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chestnut Hill College students is 371.5% larger than aid received Central Connecticut State University ($29,288 vs. $6,212)
CCSU vs. CHC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CCSU or CHC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CHC or CCSU .
- The average SAT score at Central Connecticut State University (1011) is 45 points higher than at CHC (966)
- Incoming CCSU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at CHC (21)
- Accepted freshman CCSU students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.2) than students at CHC (3.12)
- CHC has a higher acceptance rate (98.2%) than CCSU (76.7%)
CCSU vs. CHC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CCSU or CHC? 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 CHC and CCSU.
- The graduation rate at CCSU is higher than Chestnut Hill College (47% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Central Connecticut State University earn on average $3,700 more per year than CHC graduates after ten years. ($49,000 vs. $45,300)
- Central Connecticut State University students graduate with a $3,981 lower median federal student loan debt than CHC graduates. ($22,500 vs. $26,481)
- CCSU graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than CHC graduates. ($232 vs. $273)
- More CCSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CHC students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/