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SCSU University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus URI ECSU UConn SHU UHart Roger Williams University WestConn Quinnipiac Bryant University UNH| Central Connecticut State University | Rhode Island College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CCSU | RIC | ||
| Location | New Britain, CT | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 9,468 | 5,787 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #540 | #720 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ccsu.edu | ric.edu | ||
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Costs |
CCSU | RIC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $9,481 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $25,014 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,464 | $13,414 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,088 | $11,014 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,212 | $7,537 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 62% |
Admission |
CCSU | RIC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,302 | 3,921 | ||
| Admitted | 5,601 | 3,432 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.7% | 87.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.4% | 19.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.08 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 940/1160 | 870/1110 | ||
| 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 | Mar 15, 2025 |
Academics |
CCSU | RIC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CCSU | RIC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,000 | $42,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $21,200 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $219 |
Diversity |
CCSU | RIC | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 29% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 71% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 8% |
Students |
CCSU | RIC | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 20% | ||
Campus |
CCSU | RIC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Central Connecticut State University is larger than than RIC based on total student enrollment (9,468 students vs. 5,787 students)
CCSU vs. RIC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CCSU or RIC?
- Rhode Island College is 46.5% more expensive to attend than CCSU for in-state tuition ($9,481.00 vs. $6,470.00)
- Out of state tuition is 29.2% higher at RIC than Central Connecticut State University ($25,014.00 vs. $19,358.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rhode Island College than CCSU ($11,014 vs. $17,088)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Central Connecticut State University are 7.6% lower than costs at Rhode Island College ($12,464 vs. $13,414)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Central Connecticut State University than Rhode Island College (93% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rhode Island College students is 21.3% larger than aid received Central Connecticut State University ($7,537 vs. $6,212)
CCSU vs. RIC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CCSU or RIC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RIC or CCSU .
- The average SAT score at Central Connecticut State University (1011) is 98 points higher than at RIC (913)
- Incoming CCSU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at RIC (19)
- Accepted freshman CCSU students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.2) than students at RIC (3.08)
- RIC has a higher acceptance rate (87.5%) than CCSU (76.7%)
CCSU vs. RIC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CCSU or RIC? 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 RIC and CCSU.
- The graduation rate at CCSU is higher than Rhode Island College (47% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Central Connecticut State University earn on average $7,000 more per year than RIC graduates after ten years. ($49,000 vs. $42,000)
- Rhode Island College students graduate with a $1,300 lower median federal student loan debt than CCSU graduates. ($21,200 vs. $22,500)
- RIC graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than CCSU graduates. ($219 vs. $232)
- More CCSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former RIC students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/