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SCSU University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus ECSU UConn UHart East Stroudsburg University WestConn Quinnipiac MUW Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania UNH Westfield State University| Central Connecticut State University | Lock Haven University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CCSU | LHU | ||
| Location | New Britain, CT | Lock Haven, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 9,468 | 2,920 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #540 | #1035 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ccsu.edu | lhup.edu | ||
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Costs |
CCSU | LHU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $17,290 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,464 | $10,350 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,088 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,212 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 0% |
Admission |
CCSU | LHU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,302 | - | ||
| Admitted | 5,601 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.7% | |||
| Enrolled % | 22.4% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 940/1160 | 980/1190 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 26, 2025 |
Academics |
CCSU | LHU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CCSU | LHU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,000 | $42,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $279 |
Diversity |
CCSU | LHU | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
CCSU | LHU | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 8% | ||
Campus |
CCSU | LHU | ||
| 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 LHU based on total student enrollment (9,468 students vs. 2,920 students)
CCSU vs. LHU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CCSU or LHU?
- Lock Haven University 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 12% higher at CCSU than Lock Haven University ($19,358.00 vs. $17,290.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lock Haven University are 20.4% lower than costs at Central Connecticut State University ($10,350 vs. $12,464)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Central Connecticut State University than Lock Haven University (93% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Central Connecticut State University students is ?% larger than aid received Lock Haven University ($6,212 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, CCSU or LHU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LHU or CCSU .
- The average SAT score at Central Connecticut State University (1011) is 63 points higher than at LHU (948)
- Incoming CCSU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at LHU (20)
- Accepted freshman LHU students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at CCSU (3.2)
CCSU vs. LHU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CCSU or LHU? 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 LHU and CCSU.
- The graduation rate at CCSU is higher than Lock Haven University (47% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Central Connecticut State University earn on average $6,900 more per year than LHU graduates after ten years. ($49,000 vs. $42,100)
- Central Connecticut State University students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than LHU graduates. ($22,500 vs. $27,000)
- CCSU graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than LHU graduates. ($232 vs. $279)
- More LHU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CCSU students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/