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SCSU University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus ECSU UConn UHart WestConn Quinnipiac Alvernia University UNH Westfield State University USJ University of Southern Maine| Central Connecticut State University | Rosemont College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CCSU | Rosemont College | ||
| Location | New Britain, CT | Rosemont, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 9,468 | 754 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #540 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ccsu.edu | rosemont.edu | ||
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Costs |
CCSU | Rosemont College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $19,890 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $19,890 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,464 | $13,130 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,088 | $19,741 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,212 | $15,072 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 99% |
Admission |
CCSU | Rosemont College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,302 | 950 | ||
| Admitted | 5,601 | 718 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.7% | 75.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.4% | 11.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1160 | 980/1200 | ||
| 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 | Rosemont College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CCSU | Rosemont College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,000 | $47,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $279 |
Diversity |
CCSU | Rosemont College | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 38% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 41% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
CCSU | Rosemont College | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 36% | ||
Campus |
CCSU | Rosemont College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Central Connecticut State University is larger than than Rosemont College based on total student enrollment (9,468 students vs. 754 students)
CCSU vs. Rosemont College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CCSU or Rosemont College?
- Rosemont College is 207.4% more expensive to attend than CCSU for in-state tuition ($19,890.00 vs. $6,470.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.7% higher at Rosemont College than Central Connecticut State University ($19,890.00 vs. $19,358.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Central Connecticut State University than Rosemont College ($17,088 vs. $19,741)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Central Connecticut State University are 5.3% lower than costs at Rosemont College ($12,464 vs. $13,130)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rosemont College than Central Connecticut State University (99% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rosemont College students is 142.6% larger than aid received Central Connecticut State University ($15,072 vs. $6,212)
CCSU vs. Rosemont College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CCSU or Rosemont College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Rosemont College or CCSU .
- The average SAT score at Central Connecticut State University (1011) is 127 points higher than at Rosemont College (884)
- Incoming CCSU students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Rosemont College (18)
- Accepted freshman CCSU students have at the same average high school GPA (3.2) as students at Rosemont College (3.2)
- CCSU has a higher acceptance rate (76.7%) than Rosemont College (75.6%)
CCSU vs. Rosemont College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CCSU or Rosemont College? 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 Rosemont College and CCSU.
- The graduation rate at Rosemont College is higher than Central Connecticut State University (58% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Central Connecticut State University earn on average $1,400 more per year than Rosemont College graduates after ten years. ($49,000 vs. $47,600)
- Central Connecticut State University students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Rosemont College graduates. ($22,500 vs. $27,000)
- CCSU graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Rosemont College graduates. ($232 vs. $279)
- More CCSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Rosemont College students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/