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SCSU University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus WestConn UConn UHart Quinnipiac UNH Western New England University Westfield State University USJ University of Southern Maine SHU| Central Connecticut State University | Eastern Connecticut State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CCSU | ECSU | ||
| Location | New Britain, CT | Willimantic, CT | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 9,712 | 3,979 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #382 | #451 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ccsu.edu | easternct.edu | ||
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Costs |
CCSU | ECSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,664 | $6,664 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,940 | $9,996 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,710 | $17,258 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,207 | $21,205 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,949 | $9,865 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 94% |
Admission |
CCSU | ECSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,282 | 5,275 | ||
| Admitted | 6,255 | 4,249 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.5% | 80.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23% | 14.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 960/1180 | 1110/1320 | ||
| 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 | ECSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CCSU | ECSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,000 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $237 |
Diversity |
CCSU | ECSU | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 9% |
Students |
CCSU | ECSU | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 11% | ||
Campus |
CCSU | ECSU | ||
| 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 ECSU based on total student enrollment (9,712 students vs. 3,979 students)
CCSU vs. ECSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CCSU or ECSU?
- Central Connecticut State University and ECSU cost the same to attend based on in-state tuition ($6,664.00 vs. $6,664.00)
- Out of state tuition is 99.5% higher at CCSU than Eastern Connecticut State University ($19,940.00 vs. $9,996.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Central Connecticut State University than ECSU ($17,207 vs. $21,205)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Central Connecticut State University are 35.8% lower than costs at Eastern Connecticut State University ($12,710 vs. $17,258)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Connecticut State University than Central Connecticut State University (94% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Connecticut State University students is 24.1% larger than aid received Central Connecticut State University ($9,865 vs. $7,949)
CCSU vs. ECSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CCSU or ECSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ECSU or CCSU .
- Accepted freshman ECSU students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at CCSU (3.2)
- ECSU has a higher acceptance rate (80.5%) than CCSU (75.5%)
CCSU vs. ECSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CCSU or ECSU? 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 ECSU and CCSU.
- The graduation rate at ECSU is higher than Central Connecticut State University (49% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Central Connecticut State University earn on average $2,600 more per year than ECSU graduates after ten years. ($49,000 vs. $46,400)
- Central Connecticut State University students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than ECSU graduates. ($22,500 vs. $23,000)
- CCSU graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than ECSU graduates. ($232 vs. $237)
- More ECSU 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/