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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 | Purdue University Northwest | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CCSU | Purdue Northwest | ||
| Location | New Britain, CT | Hammond, Indiana | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 9,468 | 8,911 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #540 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ccsu.edu | pnw.edu | ||
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Costs |
CCSU | Purdue Northwest | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $7,373 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $14,364 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,464 | $8,215 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,088 | $9,162 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,212 | $7,070 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 75% |
Admission |
CCSU | Purdue Northwest | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,302 | 5,670 | ||
| Admitted | 5,601 | 4,129 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.7% | 72.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.4% | 31.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1160 | 950/1170 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
CCSU | Purdue Northwest | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CCSU | Purdue Northwest | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,000 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | N/A |
Diversity |
CCSU | Purdue Northwest | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | - | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
CCSU | Purdue Northwest | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 13% | ||
Campus |
CCSU | Purdue Northwest | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Central Connecticut State University is larger than than Purdue Northwest based on total student enrollment (9,468 students vs. 8,911 students)
CCSU vs. Purdue Northwest Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CCSU or Purdue Northwest?
- Purdue University Northwest is 14% more expensive to attend than CCSU for in-state tuition ($7,373.00 vs. $6,470.00)
- Out of state tuition is 34.8% higher at CCSU than Purdue University Northwest ($19,358.00 vs. $14,364.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Purdue University Northwest than CCSU ($9,162 vs. $17,088)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Purdue University Northwest are 51.7% lower than costs at Central Connecticut State University ($8,215 vs. $12,464)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Central Connecticut State University than Purdue University Northwest (93% vs. 75%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Purdue University Northwest students is 13.8% larger than aid received Central Connecticut State University ($7,070 vs. $6,212)
CCSU vs. Purdue Northwest Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CCSU or Purdue Northwest? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Purdue Northwest or CCSU .
- Accepted freshman CCSU students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.2) than students at Purdue Northwest (3.19)
- CCSU has a higher acceptance rate (76.7%) than Purdue Northwest (72.8%)
CCSU vs. Purdue Northwest Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CCSU or Purdue 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 Purdue Northwest and CCSU.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/