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Overview |
CCSU | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
| Location | New Britain, CT | Indiana, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 9,468 | 8,816 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #540 | #906 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ccsu.edu | iup.edu | ||
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Costs |
CCSU | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $13,890 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,464 | $12,542 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,088 | $20,205 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,212 | $8,697 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
CCSU | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,302 | 8,603 | ||
| Admitted | 5,601 | 7,910 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.7% | 91.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.4% | 22.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1160 | 940/1150 | ||
| 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 | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CCSU | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,000 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $279 |
Diversity |
CCSU | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
CCSU | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 4% | ||
Campus |
CCSU | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Central Connecticut State University is larger than than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus based on total student enrollment (9,468 students vs. 8,816 students)
CCSU vs. Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CCSU or Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus?
- Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus is 19.3% more expensive to attend than CCSU for in-state tuition ($7,716.00 vs. $6,470.00)
- Out of state tuition is 39.4% higher at CCSU than Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus ($19,358.00 vs. $13,890.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Central Connecticut State University than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus ($17,088 vs. $20,205)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Central Connecticut State University are 0.6% lower than costs at Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus ($12,464 vs. $12,542)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus than Central Connecticut State University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus students is 40% larger than aid received Central Connecticut State University ($8,697 vs. $6,212)
CCSU vs. Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CCSU or Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus or CCSU .
- The average SAT score at Central Connecticut State University (1011) is 56 points higher than at Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus (955)
- Incoming CCSU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus (20)
- Accepted freshman Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at CCSU (3.2)
- Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus has a higher acceptance rate (91.9%) than CCSU (76.7%)
CCSU vs. Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CCSU or Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus? 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 Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus and CCSU.
- The graduation rate at Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus is higher than Central Connecticut State University (52% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Central Connecticut State University earn on average $6,800 more per year than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus graduates after ten years. ($49,000 vs. $42,200)
- Central Connecticut State University students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus graduates. ($22,500 vs. $27,000)
- CCSU graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus graduates. ($232 vs. $279)
- More Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus 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/