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Overview |
CCSU | Fitchburg State | ||
| Location | New Britain, CT | Fitchburg, MA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 9,468 | 6,554 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #540 | #549 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ccsu.edu | fitchburgstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
CCSU | Fitchburg State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $970 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $7,050 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,464 | $13,516 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,088 | $15,535 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,212 | $7,093 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 76% |
Admission |
CCSU | Fitchburg State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,302 | 3,084 | ||
| Admitted | 5,601 | 2,654 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.7% | 86.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.4% | 18.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.29 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1160 | 1020/1220 | ||
| 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 | Fitchburg State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CCSU | Fitchburg State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,000 | $44,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $22,685 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $234 |
Diversity |
CCSU | Fitchburg State | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
CCSU | Fitchburg State | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 10% | ||
Campus |
CCSU | Fitchburg State | ||
| 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 Fitchburg State based on total student enrollment (9,468 students vs. 6,554 students)
CCSU vs. Fitchburg State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CCSU or Fitchburg State?
- Central Connecticut State University is 567% more expensive to attend than Fitchburg State for in-state tuition ($6,470.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 174.6% higher at CCSU than Fitchburg State University ($19,358.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fitchburg State University than CCSU ($15,535 vs. $17,088)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Central Connecticut State University are 8.4% lower than costs at Fitchburg State University ($12,464 vs. $13,516)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Central Connecticut State University than Fitchburg State University (93% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fitchburg State University students is 14.2% larger than aid received Central Connecticut State University ($7,093 vs. $6,212)
CCSU vs. Fitchburg State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CCSU or Fitchburg State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Fitchburg State or CCSU .
- The average SAT score at Central Connecticut State University (1011) is 18 points higher than at Fitchburg State (993)
- Incoming CCSU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Fitchburg State (21)
- Accepted freshman Fitchburg State students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.29) than students at CCSU (3.2)
- Fitchburg State has a higher acceptance rate (86.1%) than CCSU (76.7%)
CCSU vs. Fitchburg State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CCSU or Fitchburg State? 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 Fitchburg State and CCSU.
- The graduation rate at CCSU is the same as at Fitchburg State University (47% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Central Connecticut State University earn on average $5,000 more per year than Fitchburg State graduates after ten years. ($49,000 vs. $44,000)
- Central Connecticut State University students graduate with a $185 lower median federal student loan debt than Fitchburg State graduates. ($22,500 vs. $22,685)
- CCSU graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Fitchburg State graduates. ($232 vs. $234)
- More Fitchburg State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CCSU students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/