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SCSU University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus ECSU UConn UHart University of Missouri-Kansas City Northern Illinois WSU WestConn Quinnipiac Truman State Missouri State University-Springfield| Central Connecticut State University | Northwest Missouri State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CCSU | Northwest | ||
| Location | New Britain, CT | Maryville, MO | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 9,468 | 8,505 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #540 | #914 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ccsu.edu | nwmissouri.edu | ||
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Costs |
CCSU | Northwest | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $6,015 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $12,082 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,464 | $10,428 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,088 | $14,197 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,212 | $8,387 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 95% |
Admission |
CCSU | Northwest | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,302 | 6,877 | ||
| Admitted | 5,601 | 5,884 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.7% | 85.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.4% | 18.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1160 | 938/1158 | ||
| 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 | Northwest | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CCSU | Northwest | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,000 | $41,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $258 |
Diversity |
CCSU | Northwest | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
CCSU | Northwest | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 33% | ||
Campus |
CCSU | Northwest | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Central Connecticut State University is larger than than Northwest based on total student enrollment (9,468 students vs. 8,505 students)
CCSU vs. Northwest Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CCSU or Northwest?
- Central Connecticut State University is 7.6% more expensive to attend than Northwest for in-state tuition ($6,470.00 vs. $6,015.00)
- Out of state tuition is 60.2% higher at CCSU than Northwest Missouri State University ($19,358.00 vs. $12,082.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northwest Missouri State University than CCSU ($14,197 vs. $17,088)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwest Missouri State University are 19.5% lower than costs at Central Connecticut State University ($10,428 vs. $12,464)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northwest Missouri State University than Central Connecticut State University (95% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northwest Missouri State University students is 35% larger than aid received Central Connecticut State University ($8,387 vs. $6,212)
CCSU vs. Northwest Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CCSU or Northwest? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Northwest or CCSU .
- The average SAT score at Northwest Missouri State University (1047) is 36 points higher than at CCSU (1011)
- Incoming Northwest students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at CCSU (22)
- Accepted freshman Northwest students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at CCSU (3.2)
- Northwest has a higher acceptance rate (85.6%) than CCSU (76.7%)
CCSU vs. Northwest Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CCSU or Northwest? 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 Northwest and CCSU.
- The graduation rate at Northwest is higher than Central Connecticut State University (49% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Central Connecticut State University earn on average $7,800 more per year than Northwest graduates after ten years. ($49,000 vs. $41,200)
- Central Connecticut State University students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Northwest graduates. ($22,500 vs. $25,000)
- CCSU graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Northwest graduates. ($232 vs. $258)
- More CCSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northwest students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/