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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 | Gainesville State College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CCSU | Gainesville College | ||
| Location | New Britain, CT | Oakwood, Georgia | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 9,468 | |||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #540 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ccsu.edu | gsc.edu | ||
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Costs |
CCSU | Gainesville College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $2,277 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $8,411 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,464 | $7,408 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,088 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,212 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 0% |
Admission |
CCSU | Gainesville College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,302 | 2,538 | ||
| Admitted | 5,601 | 2,509 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.7% | 98.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.4% | 71.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1160 | 930/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 26, 2025 |
Academics |
CCSU | Gainesville College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CCSU | Gainesville College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,000 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | N/A |
Diversity |
CCSU | Gainesville College | ||
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| % Men | 51% | NaN | ||
| % Women | 49% | NaN | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | - | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
CCSU | Gainesville College | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | - | ||
Campus |
CCSU | Gainesville College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Central Connecticut State University is larger than than Gainesville College based on total student enrollment (9,468 students vs. 0 students)
CCSU vs. Gainesville College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CCSU or Gainesville College?
- Central Connecticut State University is 184.1% more expensive to attend than Gainesville College for in-state tuition ($6,470.00 vs. $2,277.00)
- Out of state tuition is 130.2% higher at CCSU than Gainesville State College ($19,358.00 vs. $8,411.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gainesville State College are 68.3% lower than costs at Central Connecticut State University ($7,408 vs. $12,464)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Central Connecticut State University than Gainesville State College (93% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Central Connecticut State University students is ?% larger than aid received Gainesville State College ($6,212 vs. $0)
CCSU vs. Gainesville College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CCSU or Gainesville College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Gainesville College or CCSU .
- Gainesville College has a higher acceptance rate (98.9%) than CCSU (76.7%)
CCSU vs. Gainesville College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CCSU or Gainesville 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 Gainesville College and CCSU.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/