Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
SCSU University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus Indiana State ECSU UConn UHart WestConn Quinnipiac UNH Westfield State University USJ University of Southern Maine| Central Connecticut State University | Indiana University South Bend | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
CCSU | IU South Bend | ||
| Location | New Britain, CT | South Bend, IN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,712 | 4,446 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #382 | #936 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ccsu.edu | iusb.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
CCSU | IU South Bend | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,664 | $7,492 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,940 | $21,356 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,710 | $11,216 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,207 | $8,090 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,949 | $8,152 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 76% |
Admission |
CCSU | IU South Bend | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,282 | 2,777 | ||
| Admitted | 6,255 | 2,388 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.5% | 86% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23% | 37.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | ||||
| ACT Range | 19/29 | 21/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1180 | 970/1170 | ||
| 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 South Bend | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
CCSU | IU South Bend | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 22% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,000 | $37,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $24,530 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $253 |
Diversity |
CCSU | IU South Bend | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
CCSU | IU South Bend | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 90% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 3% | ||
Campus |
CCSU | IU South Bend | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| 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 South Bend based on total student enrollment (9,712 students vs. 4,446 students)
CCSU vs. IU South Bend Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CCSU or IU South Bend?
- Indiana University South Bend is 12.4% more expensive to attend than CCSU for in-state tuition ($7,492.00 vs. $6,664.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.1% higher at IU South Bend than Central Connecticut State University ($21,356.00 vs. $19,940.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University South Bend than CCSU ($8,090 vs. $17,207)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University South Bend are 13.3% lower than costs at Central Connecticut State University ($11,216 vs. $12,710)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Central Connecticut State University than Indiana University South Bend (93% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Indiana University South Bend students is 2.6% larger than aid received Central Connecticut State University ($8,152 vs. $7,949)
CCSU vs. IU South Bend Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CCSU or IU South Bend? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between IU South Bend or CCSU .
- The average SAT score at Central Connecticut State University (1011) is 56 points higher than at IU South Bend (955)
- Incoming CCSU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at IU South Bend (21)
- Accepted freshman IU South Bend students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.24) than students at CCSU (3.2)
- IU South Bend has a higher acceptance rate (86%) than CCSU (75.5%)
CCSU vs. IU South Bend Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CCSU or IU South Bend? 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 South Bend and CCSU.
- The graduation rate at CCSU is higher than Indiana University South Bend (47% vs. 22%)
- Graduates from Central Connecticut State University earn on average $11,900 more per year than IU South Bend graduates after ten years. ($49,000 vs. $37,100)
- Central Connecticut State University students graduate with a $2,030 lower median federal student loan debt than IU South Bend graduates. ($22,500 vs. $24,530)
- CCSU graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than IU South Bend graduates. ($232 vs. $253)
- More CCSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IU South Bend students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/