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UConn SCSU University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus SHU UHart Seton Hall University URI ECSU University of Scranton St John's Marist College Western New England University| Central Connecticut State University | Quinnipiac University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CCSU | Quinnipiac | ||
| Location | New Britain, CT | Hamden, CT | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 9,712 | 8,918 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #382 | #184 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ccsu.edu | quinnipiac.edu | ||
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Costs |
CCSU | Quinnipiac | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,664 | $50,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,940 | $50,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,710 | $16,470 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,207 | $39,632 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,949 | $30,035 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
CCSU | Quinnipiac | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,282 | 21,323 | ||
| Admitted | 6,255 | 16,418 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.5% | 77% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23% | 10.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/29 | 25/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1180 | 1100/1300 | ||
| 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 | Quinnipiac | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CCSU | Quinnipiac | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,000 | $65,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $268 |
Diversity |
CCSU | Quinnipiac | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 20% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
CCSU | Quinnipiac | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 32% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 67% | ||
Campus |
CCSU | Quinnipiac | ||
| 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 Quinnipiac based on total student enrollment (9,712 students vs. 8,918 students)
CCSU vs. Quinnipiac Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CCSU or Quinnipiac?
- Quinnipiac University is 656.3% more expensive to attend than CCSU for in-state tuition ($50,400.00 vs. $6,664.00)
- Out of state tuition is 152.8% higher at Quinnipiac than Central Connecticut State University ($50,400.00 vs. $19,940.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Central Connecticut State University than Quinnipiac ($17,207 vs. $39,632)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Central Connecticut State University are 29.6% lower than costs at Quinnipiac University ($12,710 vs. $16,470)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Quinnipiac University than Central Connecticut State University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Quinnipiac University students is 277.8% larger than aid received Central Connecticut State University ($30,035 vs. $7,949)
CCSU vs. Quinnipiac Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CCSU or Quinnipiac? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Quinnipiac or CCSU .
- The average SAT score at Quinnipiac University (1095) is 84 points higher than at CCSU (1011)
- Incoming Quinnipiac students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at CCSU (22)
- Accepted freshman Quinnipiac students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at CCSU (3.2)
- Quinnipiac has a higher acceptance rate (77%) than CCSU (75.5%)
CCSU vs. Quinnipiac Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CCSU or Quinnipiac? 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 Quinnipiac and CCSU.
- The graduation rate at Quinnipiac is higher than Central Connecticut State University (77% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Quinnipiac University earn on average $16,500 more per year than CCSU graduates after ten years. ($65,500 vs. $49,000)
- Central Connecticut State University students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Quinnipiac graduates. ($22,500 vs. $26,000)
- CCSU graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than Quinnipiac graduates. ($232 vs. $268)
- More Quinnipiac graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CCSU students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/