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SCSU University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus Montclair State University ECSU Rutgers University-Newark UConn UHart Rider University FDU WestConn William Paterson University of New Jersey Quinnipiac| Central Connecticut State University | Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CCSU | FDU | ||
| Location | New Britain, CT | Teaneck, NJ | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 9,468 | 7,285 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #540 | #797 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ccsu.edu | fdu.edu | ||
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Costs |
CCSU | FDU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $33,264 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $33,264 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,464 | $15,588 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,088 | $16,030 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,212 | $30,059 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 98% |
Admission |
CCSU | FDU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,302 | 4,294 | ||
| Admitted | 5,601 | 3,611 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.7% | 84.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.4% | 14.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 20/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1160 | 908/1180 | ||
| 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 | FDU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CCSU | FDU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,000 | $52,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $268 |
Diversity |
CCSU | FDU | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 25% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 36% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 12% |
Students |
CCSU | FDU | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 15% | ||
Campus |
CCSU | FDU | ||
| 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 FDU based on total student enrollment (9,468 students vs. 7,285 students)
CCSU vs. FDU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CCSU or FDU?
- Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus is 414.1% more expensive to attend than CCSU for in-state tuition ($33,264.00 vs. $6,470.00)
- Out of state tuition is 71.8% higher at FDU than Central Connecticut State University ($33,264.00 vs. $19,358.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus than CCSU ($16,030 vs. $17,088)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Central Connecticut State University are 25.1% lower than costs at Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus ($12,464 vs. $15,588)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus than Central Connecticut State University (98% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus students is 383.9% larger than aid received Central Connecticut State University ($30,059 vs. $6,212)
CCSU vs. FDU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CCSU or FDU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between FDU or CCSU .
- The average SAT score at Central Connecticut State University (1011) is 16 points higher than at FDU (995)
- Incoming CCSU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at FDU (21)
- Accepted freshman FDU students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at CCSU (3.2)
- FDU has a higher acceptance rate (84.1%) than CCSU (76.7%)
CCSU vs. FDU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CCSU or FDU? 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 FDU and CCSU.
- The graduation rate at CCSU is higher than Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus (47% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus earn on average $3,900 more per year than CCSU graduates after ten years. ($52,900 vs. $49,000)
- Central Connecticut State University students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than FDU graduates. ($22,500 vs. $26,000)
- CCSU graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than FDU graduates. ($232 vs. $268)
- More CCSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former FDU students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/