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SCSU University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus ECSU Mason UConn UHart WestConn Quinnipiac Mount Saint Mary College UNH Westfield State University SU| Central Connecticut State University | Marymount University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CCSU | Marymount University | ||
| Location | New Britain, CT | Arlington, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,468 | 3,711 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #540 | #457 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ccsu.edu | marymount.edu | ||
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Costs |
CCSU | Marymount University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $35,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $35,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,464 | $15,697 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,088 | $24,664 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,212 | $26,190 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 98% |
Admission |
CCSU | Marymount University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,302 | 3,503 | ||
| Admitted | 5,601 | 2,852 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.7% | 81.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.4% | 12.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.38 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 20/28 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
CCSU | Marymount University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CCSU | Marymount University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,000 | $55,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $258 |
Diversity |
CCSU | Marymount University | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 40% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
CCSU | Marymount University | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 35% | ||
Campus |
CCSU | Marymount University | ||
| 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 Marymount University based on total student enrollment (9,468 students vs. 3,711 students)
CCSU vs. Marymount University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CCSU or Marymount University?
- Marymount University is 455.6% more expensive to attend than CCSU for in-state tuition ($35,950.00 vs. $6,470.00)
- Out of state tuition is 85.7% higher at Marymount University than Central Connecticut State University ($35,950.00 vs. $19,358.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Central Connecticut State University than Marymount University ($17,088 vs. $24,664)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Central Connecticut State University are 25.9% lower than costs at Marymount University ($12,464 vs. $15,697)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Marymount University than Central Connecticut State University (98% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marymount University students is 321.6% larger than aid received Central Connecticut State University ($26,190 vs. $6,212)
CCSU vs. Marymount University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CCSU or Marymount University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marymount University or CCSU .
- The average SAT score at Central Connecticut State University (1011) is 12 points higher than at Marymount University (999)
- Incoming CCSU students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Marymount University (22)
- Accepted freshman Marymount University students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.38) than students at CCSU (3.2)
- Marymount University has a higher acceptance rate (81.4%) than CCSU (76.7%)
CCSU vs. Marymount University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CCSU or Marymount University? 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 Marymount University and CCSU.
- The graduation rate at Marymount University is higher than Central Connecticut State University (48% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Marymount University earn on average $6,400 more per year than CCSU graduates after ten years. ($55,400 vs. $49,000)
- Central Connecticut State University students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Marymount University graduates. ($22,500 vs. $25,000)
- CCSU graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Marymount University graduates. ($232 vs. $258)
- More Marymount University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CCSU students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/