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SCSU University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus ECSU UConn UHart CAU NCAT WestConn Quinnipiac Florida State UCF Howard| Central Connecticut State University | Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CCSU | Florida A&M | ||
| Location | New Britain, CT | Tallahassee, FL | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,468 | 9,215 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #540 | #907 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ccsu.edu | famu.edu | ||
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Costs |
CCSU | Florida A&M | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $3,152 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $14,524 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,464 | $11,644 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,088 | $11,583 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,212 | $12,191 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 98% |
Admission |
CCSU | Florida A&M | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,302 | 12,372 | ||
| Admitted | 5,601 | 4,074 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.7% | 32.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.4% | 37.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 19/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1160 | 1010/1150 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 26, 2025 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
CCSU | Florida A&M | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CCSU | Florida A&M | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,000 | $43,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 32% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $28,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $294 |
Diversity |
CCSU | Florida A&M | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 65% | 3% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 91% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
CCSU | Florida A&M | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 33% | ||
Campus |
CCSU | Florida A&M | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Central Connecticut State University is larger than than Florida A&M based on total student enrollment (9,468 students vs. 9,215 students)
CCSU vs. Florida A&M Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CCSU or Florida A&M ?
- Central Connecticut State University is 105.3% more expensive to attend than Florida A&M for in-state tuition ($6,470.00 vs. $3,152.00)
- Out of state tuition is 33.3% higher at CCSU than Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University ($19,358.00 vs. $14,524.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University than CCSU ($11,583 vs. $17,088)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University are 7% lower than costs at Central Connecticut State University ($11,644 vs. $12,464)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University than Central Connecticut State University (98% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University students is 96.2% larger than aid received Central Connecticut State University ($12,191 vs. $6,212)
CCSU vs. Florida A&M Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CCSU or Florida A&M ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Florida A&M or CCSU .
- The average SAT score at Central Connecticut State University (1011) is 45 points higher than at Florida A&M (966)
- Incoming CCSU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Florida A&M (21)
- Accepted freshman Florida A&M students have a 0.45 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at CCSU (3.2)
- CCSU has a higher acceptance rate (76.7%) than Florida A&M (32.9%)
CCSU vs. Florida A&M Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CCSU or Florida A&M ? 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 Florida A&M and CCSU.
- The graduation rate at CCSU is higher than Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (47% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Central Connecticut State University earn on average $5,400 more per year than Florida A&M graduates after ten years. ($49,000 vs. $43,600)
- Central Connecticut State University students graduate with a $6,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Florida A&M graduates. ($22,500 vs. $28,500)
- CCSU graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than Florida A&M graduates. ($232 vs. $294)
- More CCSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Florida A&M students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 32%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/