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SCSU University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus ECSU UConn UHart WestConn Quinnipiac UNH Westfield State University Ship USJ Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania| Central Connecticut State University | PennWest Edinboro | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CCSU | PennWest Edinboro | ||
| Location | New Britain, CT | Edinboro, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 9,468 | 4,043 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #540 | #1034 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ccsu.edu | edinboro.edu | ||
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Costs |
CCSU | PennWest Edinboro | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $11,574 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,464 | $11,660 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,088 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,212 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 0% |
Admission |
CCSU | PennWest Edinboro | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,302 | - | ||
| Admitted | 5,601 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.7% | |||
| Enrolled % | 22.4% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1160 | 970/1170 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 26, 2025 |
Academics |
CCSU | PennWest Edinboro | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CCSU | PennWest Edinboro | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,000 | $37,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $279 |
Diversity |
CCSU | PennWest Edinboro | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
CCSU | PennWest Edinboro | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 15% | ||
Campus |
CCSU | PennWest Edinboro | ||
| 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 PennWest Edinboro based on total student enrollment (9,468 students vs. 4,043 students)
CCSU vs. PennWest Edinboro Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CCSU or PennWest Edinboro?
- PennWest Edinboro is 19.3% more expensive to attend than CCSU for in-state tuition ($7,716.00 vs. $6,470.00)
- Out of state tuition is 67.3% higher at CCSU than PennWest Edinboro ($19,358.00 vs. $11,574.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at PennWest Edinboro are 6.9% lower than costs at Central Connecticut State University ($11,660 vs. $12,464)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Central Connecticut State University than PennWest Edinboro (93% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Central Connecticut State University students is ?% larger than aid received PennWest Edinboro ($6,212 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, CCSU or PennWest Edinboro? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PennWest Edinboro or CCSU .
- The average SAT score at Central Connecticut State University (1011) is 61 points higher than at PennWest Edinboro (950)
- Incoming CCSU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at PennWest Edinboro (20)
- Accepted freshman PennWest Edinboro students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at CCSU (3.2)
CCSU vs. PennWest Edinboro Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CCSU or PennWest Edinboro? 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 PennWest Edinboro and CCSU.
- The graduation rate at PennWest Edinboro is higher than Central Connecticut State University (53% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Central Connecticut State University earn on average $11,300 more per year than PennWest Edinboro graduates after ten years. ($49,000 vs. $37,700)
- Central Connecticut State University students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than PennWest Edinboro graduates. ($22,500 vs. $27,000)
- CCSU graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than PennWest Edinboro graduates. ($232 vs. $279)
- More CCSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PennWest Edinboro students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/