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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 | Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CCSU | LGCNHS | ||
| Location | New Britain, CT | Lancaster, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,712 | 1,770 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #382 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ccsu.edu | studentaidcalculator.com | ||
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Costs |
CCSU | LGCNHS | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,664 | $31,438 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,940 | $31,438 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,710 | $21,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,207 | $33,565 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,949 | $6,657 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 45% |
Admission |
CCSU | LGCNHS | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,282 | 451 | ||
| Admitted | 6,255 | 199 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.5% | 44.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23% | 46.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 960/1180 | 1050/1220 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
CCSU | LGCNHS | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CCSU | LGCNHS | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,000 | $51,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $18,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $191 |
Diversity |
CCSU | LGCNHS | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 6% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
CCSU | LGCNHS | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 2% | ||
Campus |
CCSU | LGCNHS | ||
| 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 LGCNHS based on total student enrollment (9,712 students vs. 1,770 students)
CCSU vs. LGCNHS Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CCSU or LGCNHS?
- Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences is 371.8% more expensive to attend than CCSU for in-state tuition ($31,438.00 vs. $6,664.00)
- Out of state tuition is 57.7% higher at LGCNHS than Central Connecticut State University ($31,438.00 vs. $19,940.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Central Connecticut State University than LGCNHS ($17,207 vs. $33,565)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Central Connecticut State University are 69.2% lower than costs at Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences ($12,710 vs. $21,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Central Connecticut State University than Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences (93% vs. 45%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Central Connecticut State University students is 19.4% larger than aid received Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences ($7,949 vs. $6,657)
CCSU vs. LGCNHS Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CCSU or LGCNHS? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LGCNHS or CCSU .
- CCSU has a higher acceptance rate (75.5%) than LGCNHS (44.1%)
CCSU vs. LGCNHS Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CCSU or LGCNHS? 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 LGCNHS and CCSU.
- Graduates from Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences earn on average $2,300 more per year than CCSU graduates after ten years. ($51,300 vs. $49,000)
- Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than CCSU graduates. ($18,500 vs. $22,500)
- LGCNHS graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than CCSU graduates. ($191 vs. $232)
- More LGCNHS graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CCSU students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/