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SCSU University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus ECSU UConn Dean College UHart WestConn Quinnipiac Endicott College Bridgewater State UNH Regis College| Central Connecticut State University | Curry College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CCSU | Curry College | ||
| Location | New Britain, CT | Milton, MA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 9,468 | 2,052 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #540 | #591 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ccsu.edu | curry.edu | ||
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Costs |
CCSU | Curry College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $42,440 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $42,440 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,464 | $17,030 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,088 | $31,091 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,212 | $29,402 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 99% |
Admission |
CCSU | Curry College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,302 | 4,743 | ||
| Admitted | 5,601 | 4,151 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.7% | 87.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.4% | 11.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.01 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 940/1160 | 1083/1165 | ||
| 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 | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
CCSU | Curry College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CCSU | Curry College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,000 | $50,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $268 |
Diversity |
CCSU | Curry College | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 11% |
Students |
CCSU | Curry College | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 26% | ||
Campus |
CCSU | Curry College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Central Connecticut State University is larger than than Curry College based on total student enrollment (9,468 students vs. 2,052 students)
CCSU vs. Curry College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CCSU or Curry College?
- Curry College is 556% more expensive to attend than CCSU for in-state tuition ($42,440.00 vs. $6,470.00)
- Out of state tuition is 119.2% higher at Curry College than Central Connecticut State University ($42,440.00 vs. $19,358.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Central Connecticut State University than Curry College ($17,088 vs. $31,091)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Central Connecticut State University are 36.6% lower than costs at Curry College ($12,464 vs. $17,030)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Curry College than Central Connecticut State University (99% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Curry College students is 373.3% larger than aid received Central Connecticut State University ($29,402 vs. $6,212)
CCSU vs. Curry College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CCSU or Curry College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Curry College or CCSU .
- The average SAT score at Central Connecticut State University (1011) is 70 points higher than at Curry College (941)
- Incoming CCSU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Curry College (20)
- Accepted freshman CCSU students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.2) than students at Curry College (3.01)
- Curry College has a higher acceptance rate (87.5%) than CCSU (76.7%)
CCSU vs. Curry College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CCSU or Curry 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 Curry College and CCSU.
- The graduation rate at Curry College is higher than Central Connecticut State University (48% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Curry College earn on average $1,700 more per year than CCSU graduates after ten years. ($50,700 vs. $49,000)
- Central Connecticut State University students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Curry College graduates. ($22,500 vs. $26,000)
- CCSU graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than Curry College graduates. ($232 vs. $268)
- More Curry College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CCSU students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/