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SCSU University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus ECSU UConn UHart WestConn Quinnipiac UNH Westfield State University USJ University of Southern Maine SHU| Central Connecticut State University | Fisher College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CCSU | Fisher College | ||
| Location | New Britain, CT | Boston, MA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,468 | 1,421 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #540 | #690 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ccsu.edu | fisher.edu | ||
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Costs |
CCSU | Fisher College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $33,150 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $33,150 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,464 | $17,340 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,088 | $26,257 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,212 | $25,406 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 97% |
Admission |
CCSU | Fisher College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,302 | 3,333 | ||
| Admitted | 5,601 | 2,474 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.7% | 74.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.4% | 7.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 2.72 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 15/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1160 | 800/1070 | ||
| 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 | Fisher College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CCSU | Fisher College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,000 | $36,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $19,187 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $198 |
Diversity |
CCSU | Fisher College | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 30% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 36% |
Students |
CCSU | Fisher College | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 48% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 40% | ||
Campus |
CCSU | Fisher College | ||
| 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 Fisher College based on total student enrollment (9,468 students vs. 1,421 students)
CCSU vs. Fisher College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CCSU or Fisher College?
- Fisher College is 412.4% more expensive to attend than CCSU for in-state tuition ($33,150.00 vs. $6,470.00)
- Out of state tuition is 71.2% higher at Fisher College than Central Connecticut State University ($33,150.00 vs. $19,358.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Central Connecticut State University than Fisher College ($17,088 vs. $26,257)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Central Connecticut State University are 39.1% lower than costs at Fisher College ($12,464 vs. $17,340)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fisher College than Central Connecticut State University (97% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fisher College students is 309% larger than aid received Central Connecticut State University ($25,406 vs. $6,212)
CCSU vs. Fisher College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CCSU or Fisher College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Fisher College or CCSU .
- Accepted freshman CCSU students have a 0.48 point higher average high school GPA (3.2) than students at Fisher College (2.72)
- CCSU has a higher acceptance rate (76.7%) than Fisher College (74.2%)
CCSU vs. Fisher College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CCSU or Fisher College? 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 Fisher College and CCSU.
- The graduation rate at Fisher College is higher than Central Connecticut State University (48% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Central Connecticut State University earn on average $13,000 more per year than Fisher College graduates after ten years. ($49,000 vs. $36,000)
- Fisher College students graduate with a $3,313 lower median federal student loan debt than CCSU graduates. ($19,187 vs. $22,500)
- Fisher College graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than CCSU graduates. ($198 vs. $232)
- More CCSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fisher College students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/