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SCSU University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus ECSU UConn VSU UHart WestConn Quinnipiac UNH ABAC Westfield State University USJ| Central Connecticut State University | Georgia Southwestern State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CCSU | Georgia Southwestern | ||
| Location | New Britain, CT | Americus, GA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 9,468 | 3,070 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #540 | #908 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ccsu.edu | gsw.edu | ||
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Costs |
CCSU | Georgia Southwestern | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $4,064 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $14,786 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,464 | $8,978 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,088 | $12,186 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,212 | $9,472 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
CCSU | Georgia Southwestern | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,302 | 1,939 | ||
| Admitted | 5,601 | 1,419 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.7% | 73.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.4% | 34.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.17 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1160 | 1010/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 26, 2025 | Jul 21, 2025 |
Academics |
CCSU | Georgia Southwestern | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CCSU | Georgia Southwestern | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 30% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,000 | $38,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $227 |
Diversity |
CCSU | Georgia Southwestern | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 29% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
CCSU | Georgia Southwestern | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 4% | ||
Campus |
CCSU | Georgia Southwestern | ||
| 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 Georgia Southwestern based on total student enrollment (9,468 students vs. 3,070 students)
CCSU vs. Georgia Southwestern Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CCSU or Georgia Southwestern?
- Central Connecticut State University is 59.2% more expensive to attend than Georgia Southwestern for in-state tuition ($6,470.00 vs. $4,064.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30.9% higher at CCSU than Georgia Southwestern State University ($19,358.00 vs. $14,786.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Georgia Southwestern State University than CCSU ($12,186 vs. $17,088)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Georgia Southwestern State University are 38.8% lower than costs at Central Connecticut State University ($8,978 vs. $12,464)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Georgia Southwestern State University than Central Connecticut State University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Georgia Southwestern State University students is 52.5% larger than aid received Central Connecticut State University ($9,472 vs. $6,212)
CCSU vs. Georgia Southwestern Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CCSU or Georgia Southwestern? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Georgia Southwestern or CCSU .
- The average SAT score at Central Connecticut State University (1011) is 44 points higher than at Georgia Southwestern (967)
- Incoming CCSU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Georgia Southwestern (21)
- Accepted freshman CCSU students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.2) than students at Georgia Southwestern (3.17)
- CCSU has a higher acceptance rate (76.7%) than Georgia Southwestern (73.2%)
CCSU vs. Georgia Southwestern Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CCSU or Georgia Southwestern? 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 Georgia Southwestern and CCSU.
- The graduation rate at CCSU is higher than Georgia Southwestern State University (47% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from Central Connecticut State University earn on average $10,900 more per year than Georgia Southwestern graduates after ten years. ($49,000 vs. $38,100)
- Georgia Southwestern State University students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than CCSU graduates. ($22,000 vs. $22,500)
- Georgia Southwestern graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than CCSU graduates. ($227 vs. $232)
- More CCSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Georgia Southwestern 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/