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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 | Hartwick College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CCSU | Hartwick College | ||
| Location | New Britain, CT | Oneonta, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 9,468 | 1,103 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #540 | #417 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ccsu.edu | hartwick.edu | ||
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Costs |
CCSU | Hartwick College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $50,254 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $50,254 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,464 | $14,028 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,088 | $22,396 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,212 | $41,717 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
CCSU | Hartwick College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,302 | 3,553 | ||
| Admitted | 5,601 | 2,122 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.7% | 59.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.4% | 16% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 10/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1160 | 1020/1210 | ||
| 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 | Hartwick College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CCSU | Hartwick College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,000 | $45,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $279 |
Diversity |
CCSU | Hartwick College | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 12% |
Students |
CCSU | Hartwick College | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 24% | ||
Campus |
CCSU | Hartwick College | ||
| 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 Hartwick College based on total student enrollment (9,468 students vs. 1,103 students)
CCSU vs. Hartwick College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CCSU or Hartwick College?
- Hartwick College is 676.7% more expensive to attend than CCSU for in-state tuition ($50,254.00 vs. $6,470.00)
- Out of state tuition is 159.6% higher at Hartwick College than Central Connecticut State University ($50,254.00 vs. $19,358.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Central Connecticut State University than Hartwick College ($17,088 vs. $22,396)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Central Connecticut State University are 12.5% lower than costs at Hartwick College ($12,464 vs. $14,028)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hartwick College than Central Connecticut State University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hartwick College students is 571.6% larger than aid received Central Connecticut State University ($41,717 vs. $6,212)
CCSU vs. Hartwick College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CCSU or Hartwick College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hartwick College or CCSU .
- Accepted freshman Hartwick College students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at CCSU (3.2)
- CCSU has a higher acceptance rate (76.7%) than Hartwick College (59.7%)
CCSU vs. Hartwick College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CCSU or Hartwick 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 Hartwick College and CCSU.
- The graduation rate at Hartwick College is higher than Central Connecticut State University (54% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Central Connecticut State University earn on average $3,900 more per year than Hartwick College graduates after ten years. ($49,000 vs. $45,100)
- Central Connecticut State University students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Hartwick College graduates. ($22,500 vs. $27,000)
- CCSU graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Hartwick College graduates. ($232 vs. $279)
- More Hartwick College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CCSU students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/