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SCSU University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus ECSU UConn UHart Gwynedd Mercy College WestConn Quinnipiac UNH Westfield State University USJ University of Southern Maine| Central Connecticut State University | Holy Family University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CCSU | Holy Family University | ||
| Location | New Britain, CT | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,468 | 2,912 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #540 | #679 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ccsu.edu | holyfamily.edu | ||
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Costs |
CCSU | Holy Family University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $31,508 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $31,508 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,464 | $14,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,088 | $12,379 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,212 | $25,316 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
CCSU | Holy Family University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,302 | 1,986 | ||
| Admitted | 5,601 | 1,538 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.7% | 77.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.4% | 22% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.13 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 940/1160 | 852/1092 | ||
| 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 | Holy Family University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CCSU | Holy Family University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,000 | $51,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $279 |
Diversity |
CCSU | Holy Family University | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 23% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 77% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 18% |
Students |
CCSU | Holy Family University | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 11% | ||
Campus |
CCSU | Holy Family University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Central Connecticut State University is larger than than Holy Family University based on total student enrollment (9,468 students vs. 2,912 students)
CCSU vs. Holy Family University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CCSU or Holy Family University?
- Holy Family University is 387% more expensive to attend than CCSU for in-state tuition ($31,508.00 vs. $6,470.00)
- Out of state tuition is 62.8% higher at Holy Family University than Central Connecticut State University ($31,508.00 vs. $19,358.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Holy Family University than CCSU ($12,379 vs. $17,088)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Central Connecticut State University are 16.3% lower than costs at Holy Family University ($12,464 vs. $14,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Holy Family University than Central Connecticut State University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Holy Family University students is 307.5% larger than aid received Central Connecticut State University ($25,316 vs. $6,212)
CCSU vs. Holy Family University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CCSU or Holy Family University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Holy Family University or CCSU .
- The average SAT score at Central Connecticut State University (1011) is 96 points higher than at Holy Family University (915)
- Accepted freshman CCSU students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.2) than students at Holy Family University (3.13)
- Holy Family University has a higher acceptance rate (77.4%) than CCSU (76.7%)
CCSU vs. Holy Family University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CCSU or Holy Family University? 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 Holy Family University and CCSU.
- The graduation rate at Holy Family University is higher than Central Connecticut State University (61% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Holy Family University earn on average $2,000 more per year than CCSU graduates after ten years. ($51,000 vs. $49,000)
- Central Connecticut State University students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Holy Family University graduates. ($22,500 vs. $27,000)
- CCSU graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Holy Family University graduates. ($232 vs. $279)
- More Holy Family University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CCSU students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/