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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 | Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CCSU | MCLA | ||
| Location | New Britain, CT | North Adams, MA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 9,468 | 938 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #540 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ccsu.edu | mcla.edu | ||
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Costs |
CCSU | MCLA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $1,030 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $9,975 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,464 | $13,632 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,088 | $15,377 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,212 | $9,044 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
CCSU | MCLA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,302 | 1,456 | ||
| Admitted | 5,601 | 1,346 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.7% | 92.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.4% | 13.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 17/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1160 | 960/1180 | ||
| 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 | MCLA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CCSU | MCLA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,000 | $37,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $24,659 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $254 |
Diversity |
CCSU | MCLA | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
CCSU | MCLA | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 45% | ||
Campus |
CCSU | MCLA | ||
| 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 MCLA based on total student enrollment (9,468 students vs. 938 students)
CCSU vs. MCLA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CCSU or MCLA?
- Central Connecticut State University is 528.2% more expensive to attend than MCLA for in-state tuition ($6,470.00 vs. $1,030.00)
- Out of state tuition is 94.1% higher at CCSU than Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts ($19,358.00 vs. $9,975.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts than CCSU ($15,377 vs. $17,088)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Central Connecticut State University are 9.4% lower than costs at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts ($12,464 vs. $13,632)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts than Central Connecticut State University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts students is 45.6% larger than aid received Central Connecticut State University ($9,044 vs. $6,212)
CCSU vs. MCLA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CCSU or MCLA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MCLA or CCSU .
- The average SAT score at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (1016) is 5 points higher than at CCSU (1011)
- Incoming MCLA students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at CCSU (22)
- Accepted freshman CCSU students have at the same average high school GPA (3.2) as students at MCLA (3.2)
- MCLA has a higher acceptance rate (92.4%) than CCSU (76.7%)
CCSU vs. MCLA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CCSU or MCLA? 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 MCLA and CCSU.
- The graduation rate at MCLA is higher than Central Connecticut State University (53% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Central Connecticut State University earn on average $11,900 more per year than MCLA graduates after ten years. ($49,000 vs. $37,100)
- Central Connecticut State University students graduate with a $2,159 lower median federal student loan debt than MCLA graduates. ($22,500 vs. $24,659)
- CCSU graduates are paying $22 less per month on federal student loans than MCLA graduates. ($232 vs. $254)
- More MCLA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CCSU students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/