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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 | Medaille College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CCSU | Medaille College | ||
| Location | New Britain, CT | Buffalo, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,468 | 1,727 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #540 | #879 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ccsu.edu | medaille.edu | ||
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Costs |
CCSU | Medaille College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $33,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $33,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,464 | $14,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,088 | $14,992 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,212 | $25,196 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 94% |
Admission |
CCSU | Medaille College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,302 | 1,689 | ||
| Admitted | 5,601 | 1,162 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.7% | 68.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.4% | 31.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.14 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 17/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1160 | 930/1140 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
CCSU | Medaille College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CCSU | Medaille College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,000 | $42,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $258 |
Diversity |
CCSU | Medaille College | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 28% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 72% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 7% |
Students |
CCSU | Medaille College | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 21% | ||
Campus |
CCSU | Medaille 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 Medaille College based on total student enrollment (9,468 students vs. 1,727 students)
CCSU vs. Medaille College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CCSU or Medaille College?
- Medaille College is 410% more expensive to attend than CCSU for in-state tuition ($33,000.00 vs. $6,470.00)
- Out of state tuition is 70.5% higher at Medaille College than Central Connecticut State University ($33,000.00 vs. $19,358.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Medaille College than CCSU ($14,992 vs. $17,088)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Central Connecticut State University are 12.3% lower than costs at Medaille College ($12,464 vs. $14,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Medaille College than Central Connecticut State University (94% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Medaille College students is 305.6% larger than aid received Central Connecticut State University ($25,196 vs. $6,212)
CCSU vs. Medaille College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CCSU or Medaille College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Medaille College or CCSU .
- The average SAT score at Central Connecticut State University (1011) is 143 points higher than at Medaille College (868)
- Incoming CCSU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Medaille College (19)
- Accepted freshman CCSU students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.2) than students at Medaille College (3.14)
- CCSU has a higher acceptance rate (76.7%) than Medaille College (68.8%)
CCSU vs. Medaille College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CCSU or Medaille 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 Medaille College and CCSU.
- The graduation rate at Medaille College is higher than Central Connecticut State University (50% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Central Connecticut State University earn on average $6,300 more per year than Medaille College graduates after ten years. ($49,000 vs. $42,700)
- Central Connecticut State University students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Medaille College graduates. ($22,500 vs. $25,000)
- CCSU graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Medaille College graduates. ($232 vs. $258)
- More CCSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Medaille College students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/