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Overview |
CCSU | Neumann | ||
| Location | New Britain, CT | Aston, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 9,468 | 2,155 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #540 | #768 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ccsu.edu | neumann.edu | ||
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Costs |
CCSU | Neumann | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $33,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $33,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,464 | $16,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,088 | $28,707 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,212 | $25,623 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
CCSU | Neumann | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,302 | 3,501 | ||
| Admitted | 5,601 | 2,992 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.7% | 85.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.4% | 13.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.23 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1160 | 905/1085 | ||
| 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 | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
CCSU | Neumann | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CCSU | Neumann | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,000 | $44,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $279 |
Diversity |
CCSU | Neumann | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 17% |
Students |
CCSU | Neumann | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 31% | ||
Campus |
CCSU | Neumann | ||
| 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 Neumann based on total student enrollment (9,468 students vs. 2,155 students)
CCSU vs. Neumann Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CCSU or Neumann?
- Neumann University is 424% more expensive to attend than CCSU for in-state tuition ($33,900.00 vs. $6,470.00)
- Out of state tuition is 75.1% higher at Neumann than Central Connecticut State University ($33,900.00 vs. $19,358.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Central Connecticut State University than Neumann ($17,088 vs. $28,707)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Central Connecticut State University are 33.2% lower than costs at Neumann University ($12,464 vs. $16,600)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Neumann University than Central Connecticut State University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Neumann University students is 312.5% larger than aid received Central Connecticut State University ($25,623 vs. $6,212)
CCSU vs. Neumann Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CCSU or Neumann? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Neumann or CCSU .
- The average SAT score at Central Connecticut State University (1011) is 106 points higher than at Neumann (905)
- Incoming CCSU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Neumann (19)
- Accepted freshman Neumann students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.23) than students at CCSU (3.2)
- Neumann has a higher acceptance rate (85.5%) than CCSU (76.7%)
CCSU vs. Neumann Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CCSU or Neumann? 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 Neumann and CCSU.
- The graduation rate at Neumann is higher than Central Connecticut State University (55% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Central Connecticut State University earn on average $4,400 more per year than Neumann graduates after ten years. ($49,000 vs. $44,600)
- Central Connecticut State University students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Neumann graduates. ($22,500 vs. $27,000)
- CCSU graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Neumann graduates. ($232 vs. $279)
- More CCSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Neumann students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/