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SCSU WSSU University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus ECSU UNCG UConn Howard CAU UHart North Carolina Central University Florida A&M WestConn| Central Connecticut State University | North Carolina A & T State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CCSU | NCAT | ||
| Location | New Britain, CT | Greensboro, NC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,712 | 13,885 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #382 | #950 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ccsu.edu | ncat.edu | ||
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Costs |
CCSU | NCAT | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,664 | $3,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,940 | $17,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,710 | $8,832 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,207 | $10,258 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,949 | $10,700 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 89% |
Admission |
CCSU | NCAT | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,282 | 30,717 | ||
| Admitted | 6,255 | 14,183 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.5% | 46.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23% | 19.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/29 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1180 | 960/1190 | ||
| 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, 2026 | Jun 1, 2026 |
Academics |
CCSU | NCAT | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CCSU | NCAT | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,000 | $38,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 27% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $29,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $299 |
Diversity |
CCSU | NCAT | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 65% | 5% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 84% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
CCSU | NCAT | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 32% | ||
Campus |
CCSU | NCAT | ||
| 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
- North Carolina A & T State University is larger than than CCSU based on total student enrollment (13,885 students vs. 9,712 students)
CCSU vs. NCAT Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CCSU or NCAT?
- Central Connecticut State University is 88.2% more expensive to attend than NCAT for in-state tuition ($6,664.00 vs. $3,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.9% higher at CCSU than North Carolina A & T State University ($19,940.00 vs. $17,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Carolina A & T State University than CCSU ($10,258 vs. $17,207)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Carolina A & T State University are 43.9% lower than costs at Central Connecticut State University ($8,832 vs. $12,710)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Central Connecticut State University than North Carolina A & T State University (93% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Carolina A & T State University students is 34.6% larger than aid received Central Connecticut State University ($10,700 vs. $7,949)
CCSU vs. NCAT Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CCSU or NCAT? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NCAT or CCSU .
- The average SAT score at Central Connecticut State University (1011) is 101 points higher than at NCAT (910)
- Incoming CCSU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at NCAT (19)
- Accepted freshman NCAT students have a 0.41 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at CCSU (3.2)
- CCSU has a higher acceptance rate (75.5%) than NCAT (46.2%)
CCSU vs. NCAT Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CCSU or NCAT? 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 NCAT and CCSU.
- The graduation rate at CCSU is higher than North Carolina A & T State University (47% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Central Connecticut State University earn on average $10,900 more per year than NCAT graduates after ten years. ($49,000 vs. $38,100)
- Central Connecticut State University students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than NCAT graduates. ($22,500 vs. $29,000)
- CCSU graduates are paying $67 less per month on federal student loans than NCAT graduates. ($232 vs. $299)
- More CCSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NCAT students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/