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SCSU University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus ECSU UConn Lehman UHart Monroe College-Main Campus WestConn Quinnipiac College of Mount Saint Vincent UNH Manhattanville College| Central Connecticut State University | Mercy College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CCSU | Mercy | ||
| Location | New Britain, CT | Dobbs Ferry, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 9,712 | 8,774 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #382 | #846 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ccsu.edu | mercy.edu | ||
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Costs |
CCSU | Mercy | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,664 | $21,236 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,940 | $21,236 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,710 | $14,700 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,207 | $16,776 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,949 | $15,611 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 98% |
Admission |
CCSU | Mercy | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,282 | 8,581 | ||
| Admitted | 6,255 | 7,334 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.5% | 85.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23% | 15.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/29 | 21/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1180 | 1020/1230 | ||
| 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 | Mercy | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CCSU | Mercy | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,000 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 40% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $23,699 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $245 |
Diversity |
CCSU | Mercy | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 21% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 27% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 35% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 7% |
Students |
CCSU | Mercy | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 7% | ||
Campus |
CCSU | Mercy | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Central Connecticut State University is larger than than Mercy based on total student enrollment (9,712 students vs. 8,774 students)
CCSU vs. Mercy Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CCSU or Mercy?
- Mercy College is 218.7% more expensive to attend than CCSU for in-state tuition ($21,236.00 vs. $6,664.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.5% higher at Mercy than Central Connecticut State University ($21,236.00 vs. $19,940.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mercy College than CCSU ($16,776 vs. $17,207)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Central Connecticut State University are 15.7% lower than costs at Mercy College ($12,710 vs. $14,700)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mercy College than Central Connecticut State University (98% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mercy College students is 96.4% larger than aid received Central Connecticut State University ($15,611 vs. $7,949)
CCSU vs. Mercy Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CCSU or Mercy? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mercy or CCSU .
- Accepted freshman CCSU students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.2) than students at Mercy (3.19)
- Mercy has a higher acceptance rate (85.5%) than CCSU (75.5%)
CCSU vs. Mercy Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CCSU or Mercy? 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 Mercy and CCSU.
- The graduation rate at CCSU is higher than Mercy College (47% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Central Connecticut State University earn on average $6,800 more per year than Mercy graduates after ten years. ($49,000 vs. $42,200)
- Central Connecticut State University students graduate with a $1,199 lower median federal student loan debt than Mercy graduates. ($22,500 vs. $23,699)
- CCSU graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Mercy graduates. ($232 vs. $245)
- More CCSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mercy students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/