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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 | New England Institute of Technology | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CCSU | New England Tech | ||
| Location | New Britain, CT | Warwick, RI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,468 | 1,895 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #540 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ccsu.edu | neit.edu | ||
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Costs |
CCSU | New England Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $32,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $32,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,464 | $16,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,088 | $33,437 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,212 | $13,552 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 85% |
Admission |
CCSU | New England Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,302 | 2,375 | ||
| Admitted | 5,601 | 1,769 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.7% | 74.5%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.4% | 24.8%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 940/1160 | 920/1140 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
CCSU | New England Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CCSU | New England Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,000 | $42,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $206 |
Diversity |
CCSU | New England Tech | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 57% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 43% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 11% |
Students |
CCSU | New England Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 44% | ||
Campus |
CCSU | New England Tech | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Central Connecticut State University is larger than than New England Tech based on total student enrollment (9,468 students vs. 1,895 students)
CCSU vs. New England Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CCSU or New England Tech?
- New England Institute of Technology is 396.1% more expensive to attend than CCSU for in-state tuition ($32,100.00 vs. $6,470.00)
- Out of state tuition is 65.8% higher at New England Tech than Central Connecticut State University ($32,100.00 vs. $19,358.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Central Connecticut State University than New England Tech ($17,088 vs. $33,437)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Central Connecticut State University are 34.8% lower than costs at New England Institute of Technology ($12,464 vs. $16,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Central Connecticut State University than New England Institute of Technology (93% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by New England Institute of Technology students is 118.2% larger than aid received Central Connecticut State University ($13,552 vs. $6,212)
CCSU vs. New England Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CCSU or New England Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between New England Tech or CCSU .
- CCSU has a higher acceptance rate (76.7%) than New England Tech (74.5%)
CCSU vs. New England Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CCSU or New England Tech? 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 New England Tech and CCSU.
- Graduates from Central Connecticut State University earn on average $6,100 more per year than New England Tech graduates after ten years. ($49,000 vs. $42,900)
- New England Institute of Technology students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than CCSU graduates. ($20,000 vs. $22,500)
- New England Tech graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than CCSU graduates. ($206 vs. $232)
- More CCSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former New England Tech students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/