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SCSU University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus ECSU UConn UHart WestConn Quinnipiac UNH Westfield State University USJ University of Southern Maine SHU| Central Connecticut State University | Dominican College of Blauvelt | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CCSU | Dominican College | ||
| Location | New Britain, CT | Orangeburg, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 9,468 | 1,407 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #540 | #759 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ccsu.edu | dc.edu | ||
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Costs |
CCSU | Dominican College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $31,220 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $31,220 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,464 | $14,020 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,088 | $23,747 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,212 | $22,666 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 99% |
Admission |
CCSU | Dominican College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,302 | 1,614 | ||
| Admitted | 5,601 | 1,436 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.7% | 89% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.4% | 14.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.09 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 940/1160 | 953/1178 | ||
| 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 | Dominican College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CCSU | Dominican College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,000 | $51,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $268 |
Diversity |
CCSU | Dominican College | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 33% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 17% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 29% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 10% |
Students |
CCSU | Dominican College | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 21% | ||
Campus |
CCSU | Dominican College | ||
| 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 Dominican College based on total student enrollment (9,468 students vs. 1,407 students)
CCSU vs. Dominican College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CCSU or Dominican College?
- Dominican College of Blauvelt is 382.5% more expensive to attend than CCSU for in-state tuition ($31,220.00 vs. $6,470.00)
- Out of state tuition is 61.3% higher at Dominican College than Central Connecticut State University ($31,220.00 vs. $19,358.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Central Connecticut State University than Dominican College ($17,088 vs. $23,747)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Central Connecticut State University are 12.5% lower than costs at Dominican College of Blauvelt ($12,464 vs. $14,020)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Dominican College of Blauvelt than Central Connecticut State University (99% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Dominican College of Blauvelt students is 264.9% larger than aid received Central Connecticut State University ($22,666 vs. $6,212)
CCSU vs. Dominican College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CCSU or Dominican College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Dominican College or CCSU .
- The average SAT score at Central Connecticut State University (1011) is 132 points higher than at Dominican College (879)
- Incoming CCSU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Dominican College (19)
- Accepted freshman CCSU students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.2) than students at Dominican College (3.09)
- Dominican College has a higher acceptance rate (89%) than CCSU (76.7%)
CCSU vs. Dominican College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CCSU or Dominican 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 Dominican College and CCSU.
- The graduation rate at CCSU is higher than Dominican College of Blauvelt (47% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Dominican College of Blauvelt earn on average $2,500 more per year than CCSU graduates after ten years. ($51,500 vs. $49,000)
- Central Connecticut State University students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Dominican College graduates. ($22,500 vs. $26,000)
- CCSU graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than Dominican College graduates. ($232 vs. $268)
- More CCSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Dominican College students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/