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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 | King's College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CCSU | Kings College | ||
| Location | New Britain, CT | Wilkes-Barre, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,712 | 1,932 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #382 | #486 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ccsu.edu | kings.edu | ||
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Costs |
CCSU | Kings College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,664 | $40,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,940 | $40,520 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,710 | $15,086 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,207 | $25,608 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,949 | $31,686 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
CCSU | Kings College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,282 | 3,206 | ||
| Admitted | 6,255 | 2,988 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.5% | 93.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23% | 13.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/29 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1180 | 1060/1240 | ||
| 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 | Kings College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CCSU | Kings College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,000 | $54,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $279 |
Diversity |
CCSU | Kings College | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 6% |
Students |
CCSU | Kings College | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 21% | ||
Campus |
CCSU | Kings College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Central Connecticut State University is larger than than Kings College based on total student enrollment (9,712 students vs. 1,932 students)
CCSU vs. Kings College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CCSU or Kings College?
- King's College is 508% more expensive to attend than CCSU for in-state tuition ($40,520.00 vs. $6,664.00)
- Out of state tuition is 103.2% higher at Kings College than Central Connecticut State University ($40,520.00 vs. $19,940.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Central Connecticut State University than Kings College ($17,207 vs. $25,608)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Central Connecticut State University are 18.7% lower than costs at King's College ($12,710 vs. $15,086)
- More students receive financial grant aid at King's College than Central Connecticut State University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by King's College students is 298.6% larger than aid received Central Connecticut State University ($31,686 vs. $7,949)
CCSU vs. Kings College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CCSU or Kings College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kings College or CCSU .
- Accepted freshman Kings College students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at CCSU (3.2)
- Kings College has a higher acceptance rate (93.2%) than CCSU (75.5%)
CCSU vs. Kings College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CCSU or Kings 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 Kings College and CCSU.
- The graduation rate at Kings College is higher than Central Connecticut State University (63% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from King's College earn on average $5,200 more per year than CCSU graduates after ten years. ($54,200 vs. $49,000)
- Central Connecticut State University students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Kings College graduates. ($22,500 vs. $27,000)
- CCSU graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Kings College graduates. ($232 vs. $279)
- More Kings College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CCSU students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/