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Old Dominion SCSU University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus Longwood University ECSU JMU UConn UHart VSU WestConn Quinnipiac Virginia Tech| Central Connecticut State University | Radford University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CCSU | RU | ||
| Location | New Britain, CT | Radford, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 9,712 | 7,531 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #382 | #449 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ccsu.edu | radford.edu | ||
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Costs |
CCSU | RU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,664 | $8,401 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,940 | $20,853 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,710 | $11,973 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,207 | $18,282 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,949 | $8,968 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 99% |
Admission |
CCSU | RU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,282 | 11,072 | ||
| Admitted | 6,255 | 10,036 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.5% | 90.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23% | 11% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/29 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1180 | 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, 2026 |
Academics |
CCSU | RU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CCSU | RU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,000 | $47,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $237 |
Diversity |
CCSU | RU | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 19% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
CCSU | RU | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 11% | ||
Campus |
CCSU | RU | ||
| 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 RU based on total student enrollment (9,712 students vs. 7,531 students)
CCSU vs. RU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CCSU or RU?
- Radford University is 26.1% more expensive to attend than CCSU for in-state tuition ($8,401.00 vs. $6,664.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.6% higher at RU than Central Connecticut State University ($20,853.00 vs. $19,940.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Central Connecticut State University than RU ($17,207 vs. $18,282)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Radford University are 6.2% lower than costs at Central Connecticut State University ($11,973 vs. $12,710)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Radford University than Central Connecticut State University (99% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Radford University students is 12.8% larger than aid received Central Connecticut State University ($8,968 vs. $7,949)
CCSU vs. RU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CCSU or RU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RU or CCSU .
- Accepted freshman RU students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at CCSU (3.2)
- RU has a higher acceptance rate (90.6%) than CCSU (75.5%)
CCSU vs. RU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CCSU or RU? 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 RU and CCSU.
- The graduation rate at RU is higher than Central Connecticut State University (56% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Central Connecticut State University earn on average $1,600 more per year than RU graduates after ten years. ($49,000 vs. $47,400)
- Central Connecticut State University students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than RU graduates. ($22,500 vs. $23,000)
- CCSU graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than RU graduates. ($232 vs. $237)
- More RU 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/