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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 | Goodwin College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CCSU | Goodwin | ||
| Location | New Britain, CT | East Hartford, CT | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,468 | 3,158 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #540 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ccsu.edu | goodwin.edu | ||
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Costs |
CCSU | Goodwin | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $19,998 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $19,998 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,464 | $6,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,088 | $23,934 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,212 | $12,223 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 95% |
Admission |
CCSU | Goodwin | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,302 | - | ||
| Admitted | 5,601 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.7% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.4% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 940/1160 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 26, 2025 |
Academics |
CCSU | Goodwin | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CCSU | Goodwin | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,000 | $37,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 32% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $32,120 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $332 |
Diversity |
CCSU | Goodwin | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 16% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 84% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 19% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
CCSU | Goodwin | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 3% | ||
Campus |
CCSU | Goodwin | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Central Connecticut State University is larger than than Goodwin based on total student enrollment (9,468 students vs. 3,158 students)
CCSU vs. Goodwin Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CCSU or Goodwin?
- Goodwin College is 209.1% more expensive to attend than CCSU for in-state tuition ($19,998.00 vs. $6,470.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.3% higher at Goodwin than Central Connecticut State University ($19,998.00 vs. $19,358.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Central Connecticut State University than Goodwin ($17,088 vs. $23,934)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Goodwin College are 101% lower than costs at Central Connecticut State University ($6,200 vs. $12,464)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Goodwin College than Central Connecticut State University (95% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Goodwin College students is 96.8% larger than aid received Central Connecticut State University ($12,223 vs. $6,212)
Which college is harder to get into, CCSU or Goodwin? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Goodwin or CCSU .
CCSU vs. Goodwin Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CCSU or Goodwin? 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 Goodwin and CCSU.
- Graduates from Central Connecticut State University earn on average $11,900 more per year than Goodwin graduates after ten years. ($49,000 vs. $37,100)
- Central Connecticut State University students graduate with a $9,620 lower median federal student loan debt than Goodwin graduates. ($22,500 vs. $32,120)
- CCSU graduates are paying $100 less per month on federal student loans than Goodwin graduates. ($232 vs. $332)
- More CCSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Goodwin 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/