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Overview |
CCSU | KSC | ||
| Location | New Britain, CT | Keene, NH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 9,468 | 2,872 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #540 | #747 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ccsu.edu | keene.edu | ||
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Costs |
CCSU | KSC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $11,754 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $22,663 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,464 | $13,534 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,088 | $19,546 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,212 | $10,085 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 99% |
Admission |
CCSU | KSC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,302 | 4,487 | ||
| Admitted | 5,601 | 4,017 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.7% | 89.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.4% | 17.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 24/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1160 | 970/1170 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 26, 2025 | Dec 1, 2024 |
Academics |
CCSU | KSC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CCSU | KSC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,000 | $44,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $26,295 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $271 |
Diversity |
CCSU | KSC | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
CCSU | KSC | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 54% | ||
Campus |
CCSU | KSC | ||
| 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 KSC based on total student enrollment (9,468 students vs. 2,872 students)
CCSU vs. KSC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CCSU or KSC?
- Keene State College is 81.7% more expensive to attend than CCSU for in-state tuition ($11,754.00 vs. $6,470.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.1% higher at KSC than Central Connecticut State University ($22,663.00 vs. $19,358.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Central Connecticut State University than KSC ($17,088 vs. $19,546)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Central Connecticut State University are 8.6% lower than costs at Keene State College ($12,464 vs. $13,534)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Keene State College than Central Connecticut State University (99% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Keene State College students is 62.3% larger than aid received Central Connecticut State University ($10,085 vs. $6,212)
CCSU vs. KSC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CCSU or KSC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between KSC or CCSU .
- The average SAT score at Central Connecticut State University (1011) is 20 points higher than at KSC (991)
- Incoming CCSU students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at KSC (22)
- Accepted freshman CCSU students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.2) than students at KSC (3.1)
- KSC has a higher acceptance rate (89.5%) than CCSU (76.7%)
CCSU vs. KSC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CCSU or KSC? 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 KSC and CCSU.
- The graduation rate at KSC is higher than Central Connecticut State University (57% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Central Connecticut State University earn on average $4,600 more per year than KSC graduates after ten years. ($49,000 vs. $44,400)
- Central Connecticut State University students graduate with a $3,795 lower median federal student loan debt than KSC graduates. ($22,500 vs. $26,295)
- CCSU graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than KSC graduates. ($232 vs. $271)
- More KSC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CCSU students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/