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SCSU University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus ECSU UConn Purdue Calumet UHart BSU WestConn Quinnipiac DePaul UNH Westfield State University| Central Connecticut State University | Indiana University Northwest | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CCSU | IU Northwest | ||
| Location | New Britain, CT | Gary, IN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,468 | 3,198 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #540 | #882 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ccsu.edu | iun.edu | ||
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Costs |
CCSU | IU Northwest | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $7,274 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $20,634 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,464 | $9,412 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,088 | $6,553 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,212 | $8,754 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 80% |
Admission |
CCSU | IU Northwest | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,302 | 1,915 | ||
| Admitted | 5,601 | 1,538 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.7% | 80.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.4% | 27.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.14 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1160 | 950/1170 | ||
| 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 | IU Northwest | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CCSU | IU Northwest | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 23% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,000 | $39,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 33% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $25,030 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $258 |
Diversity |
CCSU | IU Northwest | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 25% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 75% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 20% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
CCSU | IU Northwest | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 2% | ||
Campus |
CCSU | IU Northwest | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Central Connecticut State University is larger than than IU Northwest based on total student enrollment (9,468 students vs. 3,198 students)
CCSU vs. IU Northwest Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CCSU or IU Northwest?
- Indiana University Northwest is 12.4% more expensive to attend than CCSU for in-state tuition ($7,274.00 vs. $6,470.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.6% higher at IU Northwest than Central Connecticut State University ($20,634.00 vs. $19,358.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University Northwest than CCSU ($6,553 vs. $17,088)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University Northwest are 32.4% lower than costs at Central Connecticut State University ($9,412 vs. $12,464)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Central Connecticut State University than Indiana University Northwest (93% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Indiana University Northwest students is 40.9% larger than aid received Central Connecticut State University ($8,754 vs. $6,212)
CCSU vs. IU Northwest Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CCSU or IU Northwest? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between IU Northwest or CCSU .
- The average SAT score at Central Connecticut State University (1011) is 83 points higher than at IU Northwest (928)
- Incoming CCSU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at IU Northwest (20)
- Accepted freshman CCSU students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.2) than students at IU Northwest (3.14)
- IU Northwest has a higher acceptance rate (80.3%) than CCSU (76.7%)
CCSU vs. IU Northwest Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CCSU or IU Northwest? 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 IU Northwest and CCSU.
- The graduation rate at CCSU is higher than Indiana University Northwest (47% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from Central Connecticut State University earn on average $9,500 more per year than IU Northwest graduates after ten years. ($49,000 vs. $39,500)
- Central Connecticut State University students graduate with a $2,530 lower median federal student loan debt than IU Northwest graduates. ($22,500 vs. $25,030)
- CCSU graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than IU Northwest graduates. ($232 vs. $258)
- More CCSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IU Northwest students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/