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Overview |
CCSU | York | ||
| Location | New Britain, CT | Jamaica, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,712 | 6,161 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #382 | #602 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ccsu.edu | cuny.edu | ||
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Costs |
CCSU | York | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,664 | $6,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,940 | $14,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,710 | $21,788 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,207 | $5,631 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,949 | $7,896 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 86% |
Admission |
CCSU | York | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,282 | 14,236 | ||
| Admitted | 6,255 | 8,459 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.5% | 59.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23% | 8.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.15 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 960/1180 | 990/1210 | ||
| 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, 2026 | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
CCSU | York | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CCSU | York | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 20% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,000 | $43,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $8,800 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $90 |
Diversity |
CCSU | York | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 3% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 6% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 39% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 24% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
CCSU | York | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 0% | ||
Campus |
CCSU | York | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Central Connecticut State University is larger than than York based on total student enrollment (9,712 students vs. 6,161 students)
CCSU vs. York Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CCSU or York?
- CUNY York College is 4% more expensive to attend than CCSU for in-state tuition ($6,930.00 vs. $6,664.00)
- Out of state tuition is 34% higher at CCSU than CUNY York College ($19,940.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY York College than CCSU ($5,631 vs. $17,207)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Central Connecticut State University are 71.4% lower than costs at CUNY York College ($12,710 vs. $21,788)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Central Connecticut State University than CUNY York College (93% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Central Connecticut State University students is 0.7% larger than aid received CUNY York College ($7,949 vs. $7,896)
CCSU vs. York Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CCSU or York? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between York or CCSU .
- The average SAT score at Central Connecticut State University (1011) is 126 points higher than at York (885)
- Accepted freshman CCSU students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.2) than students at York (3.15)
- CCSU has a higher acceptance rate (75.5%) than York (59.4%)
CCSU vs. York Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CCSU or York? 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 York and CCSU.
- The graduation rate at CCSU is higher than CUNY York College (47% vs. 20%)
- Graduates from Central Connecticut State University earn on average $5,800 more per year than York graduates after ten years. ($49,000 vs. $43,200)
- CUNY York College students graduate with a $13,700 lower median federal student loan debt than CCSU graduates. ($8,800 vs. $22,500)
- York graduates are paying $142 less per month on federal student loans than CCSU graduates. ($90 vs. $232)
- More CCSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former York 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/