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SCSU University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus ECSU UConn UHart WestConn Quinnipiac UNH Westfield State University USJ University of Southern Maine SHU| Central Connecticut State University | Keystone College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CCSU | Keystone College | ||
| Location | New Britain, CT | La Plume, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 9,468 | 1,131 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #540 | #981 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ccsu.edu | keystone.edu | ||
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Costs |
CCSU | Keystone College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $14,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $14,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,464 | $11,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,088 | $15,559 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,212 | $15,368 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
CCSU | Keystone College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,302 | 1,572 | ||
| Admitted | 5,601 | 1,268 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.7% | 80.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.4% | 15.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 940/1160 | 885/1160 | ||
| 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 | Keystone College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CCSU | Keystone College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,000 | $33,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $268 |
Diversity |
CCSU | Keystone College | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 7% |
Students |
CCSU | Keystone College | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 38% | ||
Campus |
CCSU | Keystone College | ||
| 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 Keystone College based on total student enrollment (9,468 students vs. 1,131 students)
CCSU vs. Keystone College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CCSU or Keystone College?
- Keystone College is 131.1% more expensive to attend than CCSU for in-state tuition ($14,950.00 vs. $6,470.00)
- Out of state tuition is 29.5% higher at CCSU than Keystone College ($19,358.00 vs. $14,950.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Keystone College than CCSU ($15,559 vs. $17,088)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Keystone College are 4.7% lower than costs at Central Connecticut State University ($11,900 vs. $12,464)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Keystone College than Central Connecticut State University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Keystone College students is 147.4% larger than aid received Central Connecticut State University ($15,368 vs. $6,212)
CCSU vs. Keystone College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CCSU or Keystone College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Keystone College or CCSU .
- The average SAT score at Central Connecticut State University (1011) is 105 points higher than at Keystone College (906)
- Incoming CCSU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Keystone College (19)
- Accepted freshman CCSU students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.2) than students at Keystone College (3.0)
- Keystone College has a higher acceptance rate (80.7%) than CCSU (76.7%)
CCSU vs. Keystone College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CCSU or Keystone College? 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 Keystone College and CCSU.
- The graduation rate at CCSU is higher than Keystone College (47% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Central Connecticut State University earn on average $15,600 more per year than Keystone College graduates after ten years. ($49,000 vs. $33,400)
- Central Connecticut State University students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Keystone College graduates. ($22,500 vs. $26,000)
- CCSU graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than Keystone College graduates. ($232 vs. $268)
- More CCSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Keystone College students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/