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Overview |
CCSU | Eastern University | ||
| Location | New Britain, CT | Saint Davids, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 9,468 | 5,769 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #540 | #680 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | American Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ccsu.edu | eastern.edu | ||
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Costs |
CCSU | Eastern University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $35,864 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $35,864 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,464 | $12,424 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,088 | $26,669 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,212 | $25,542 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
CCSU | Eastern University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,302 | 2,994 | ||
| Admitted | 5,601 | 1,893 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.7% | 63.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.4% | 24.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.58 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 20/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1160 | 1010/1190 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 26, 2025 |
Academics |
CCSU | Eastern University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CCSU | Eastern University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,000 | $45,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $26,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $274 |
Diversity |
CCSU | Eastern University | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
CCSU | Eastern University | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 38% | ||
Campus |
CCSU | Eastern University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Central Connecticut State University is larger than than Eastern University based on total student enrollment (9,468 students vs. 5,769 students)
CCSU vs. Eastern University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CCSU or Eastern University?
- Eastern University is 454.3% more expensive to attend than CCSU for in-state tuition ($35,864.00 vs. $6,470.00)
- Out of state tuition is 85.3% higher at Eastern University than Central Connecticut State University ($35,864.00 vs. $19,358.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Central Connecticut State University than Eastern University ($17,088 vs. $26,669)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern University are 0.3% lower than costs at Central Connecticut State University ($12,424 vs. $12,464)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern University than Central Connecticut State University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern University students is 311.2% larger than aid received Central Connecticut State University ($25,542 vs. $6,212)
CCSU vs. Eastern University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CCSU or Eastern University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Eastern University or CCSU .
- The average SAT score at Eastern University (1026) is 15 points higher than at CCSU (1011)
- Incoming Eastern University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at CCSU (22)
- Accepted freshman Eastern University students have a 0.38 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at CCSU (3.2)
- CCSU has a higher acceptance rate (76.7%) than Eastern University (63.2%)
CCSU vs. Eastern University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CCSU or Eastern University? 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 Eastern University and CCSU.
- The graduation rate at Eastern University is higher than Central Connecticut State University (67% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Central Connecticut State University earn on average $3,100 more per year than Eastern University graduates after ten years. ($49,000 vs. $45,900)
- Central Connecticut State University students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Eastern University graduates. ($22,500 vs. $26,500)
- CCSU graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than Eastern University graduates. ($232 vs. $274)
- More CCSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Eastern University students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/