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SCSU University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus ECSU Middle Tennessee State University UConn WCU UHart Tennessee WestConn Austin Peay State University ECU Quinnipiac| Central Connecticut State University | East Tennessee State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CCSU | ETSU | ||
| Location | New Britain, CT | Johnson City, TN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,712 | 13,586 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #382 | #702 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ccsu.edu | etsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
CCSU | ETSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,664 | $7,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,940 | $11,790 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,710 | $10,270 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,207 | $16,033 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,949 | $9,228 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 85% |
Admission |
CCSU | ETSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,282 | 9,903 | ||
| Admitted | 6,255 | 8,622 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.5% | 87.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23% | 24.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/29 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1180 | 950/1170 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
CCSU | ETSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CCSU | ETSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,000 | $40,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $211 |
Diversity |
CCSU | ETSU | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
CCSU | ETSU | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 20% | ||
Campus |
CCSU | ETSU | ||
| 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
- East Tennessee State University is larger than than CCSU based on total student enrollment (13,586 students vs. 9,712 students)
CCSU vs. ETSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CCSU or ETSU?
- East Tennessee State University is 19.3% more expensive to attend than CCSU for in-state tuition ($7,950.00 vs. $6,664.00)
- Out of state tuition is 69.1% higher at CCSU than East Tennessee State University ($19,940.00 vs. $11,790.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at East Tennessee State University than CCSU ($16,033 vs. $17,207)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at East Tennessee State University are 23.8% lower than costs at Central Connecticut State University ($10,270 vs. $12,710)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Central Connecticut State University than East Tennessee State University (93% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by East Tennessee State University students is 16.1% larger than aid received Central Connecticut State University ($9,228 vs. $7,949)
CCSU vs. ETSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CCSU or ETSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ETSU or CCSU .
- The average SAT score at East Tennessee State University (1068) is 57 points higher than at CCSU (1011)
- Incoming ETSU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at CCSU (22)
- Accepted freshman ETSU students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.33) than students at CCSU (3.2)
- ETSU has a higher acceptance rate (87.1%) than CCSU (75.5%)
CCSU vs. ETSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CCSU or ETSU? 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 ETSU and CCSU.
- The graduation rate at CCSU is higher than East Tennessee State University (47% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Central Connecticut State University earn on average $9,000 more per year than ETSU graduates after ten years. ($49,000 vs. $40,000)
- East Tennessee State University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than CCSU graduates. ($20,500 vs. $22,500)
- ETSU graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than CCSU graduates. ($211 vs. $232)
- More CCSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ETSU 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/