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SCSU University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus ECSU UConn UHart Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania WestConn Quinnipiac Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus UNH PennWest California Westfield State University| Central Connecticut State University | Penn State Schuylkill | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CCSU | Penn State Schuylkill | ||
| Location | New Britain, CT | Schuylkill Haven, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 9,468 | 623 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #540 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ccsu.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
CCSU | Penn State Schuylkill | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $14,624 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $24,318 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,464 | $7,644 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,088 | $17,252 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,212 | $12,665 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 93% |
Admission |
CCSU | Penn State Schuylkill | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,302 | 928 | ||
| Admitted | 5,601 | 796 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.7% | 85.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.4% | 22.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 940/1160 | 990/1180 | ||
| 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 | Penn State Schuylkill | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CCSU | Penn State Schuylkill | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,000 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $277 |
Diversity |
CCSU | Penn State Schuylkill | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
CCSU | Penn State Schuylkill | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 12% | ||
Campus |
CCSU | Penn State Schuylkill | ||
| 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 Penn State Schuylkill based on total student enrollment (9,468 students vs. 623 students)
CCSU vs. Penn State Schuylkill Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CCSU or Penn State Schuylkill?
- Penn State Schuylkill is 126% more expensive to attend than CCSU for in-state tuition ($14,624.00 vs. $6,470.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25.6% higher at Penn State Schuylkill than Central Connecticut State University ($24,318.00 vs. $19,358.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Central Connecticut State University than Penn State Schuylkill ($17,088 vs. $17,252)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Schuylkill are 63.1% lower than costs at Central Connecticut State University ($7,644 vs. $12,464)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Central Connecticut State University as Penn State Schuylkill (93% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Penn State Schuylkill students is 103.9% larger than aid received Central Connecticut State University ($12,665 vs. $6,212)
CCSU vs. Penn State Schuylkill Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CCSU or Penn State Schuylkill? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Schuylkill or CCSU .
- The average SAT score at Central Connecticut State University (1011) is 91 points higher than at Penn State Schuylkill (920)
- Incoming CCSU students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Penn State Schuylkill (18)
- Accepted freshman CCSU students have at the same average high school GPA (3.2) as students at Penn State Schuylkill (3.2)
- Penn State Schuylkill has a higher acceptance rate (85.8%) than CCSU (76.7%)
CCSU vs. Penn State Schuylkill Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CCSU or Penn State Schuylkill? 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 Penn State Schuylkill and CCSU.
- The graduation rate at CCSU is the same as at Penn State Schuylkill (47% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Penn State Schuylkill earn on average $6,300 more per year than CCSU graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $49,000)
- Central Connecticut State University students graduate with a $4,318 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State Schuylkill graduates. ($22,500 vs. $26,818)
- CCSU graduates are paying $45 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Schuylkill graduates. ($232 vs. $277)
- More Penn State Schuylkill graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CCSU students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/