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Fairfield University Marist College SCSU University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus Quinnipiac ECSU University of Bridgeport UConn RIC UHart Siena College Loyola University Maryland| Central Connecticut State University | Sacred Heart University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CCSU | SHU | ||
| Location | New Britain, CT | Fairfield, CT | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 9,712 | 11,179 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #382 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ccsu.edu | sacredheart.edu | ||
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Costs |
CCSU | SHU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,664 | $48,160 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,940 | $48,160 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,710 | $18,450 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,207 | $46,165 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,949 | $20,597 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 99% |
Admission |
CCSU | SHU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,282 | 14,284 | ||
| Admitted | 6,255 | 9,667 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.5% | 67.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.55 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 960/1180 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 26, 2026 |
Academics |
CCSU | SHU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CCSU | SHU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,000 | $59,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $258 |
Diversity |
CCSU | SHU | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 15% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 23% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 12% |
Students |
CCSU | SHU | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 77% | ||
Campus |
CCSU | SHU | ||
| 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
- Sacred Heart University is larger than than CCSU based on total student enrollment (11,179 students vs. 9,712 students)
CCSU vs. SHU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CCSU or SHU?
- Sacred Heart University is 622.7% more expensive to attend than CCSU for in-state tuition ($48,160.00 vs. $6,664.00)
- Out of state tuition is 141.5% higher at SHU than Central Connecticut State University ($48,160.00 vs. $19,940.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Central Connecticut State University than SHU ($17,207 vs. $46,165)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Central Connecticut State University are 45.2% lower than costs at Sacred Heart University ($12,710 vs. $18,450)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Sacred Heart University than Central Connecticut State University (99% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Sacred Heart University students is 159.1% larger than aid received Central Connecticut State University ($20,597 vs. $7,949)
CCSU vs. SHU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CCSU or SHU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SHU or CCSU .
- Accepted freshman SHU students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.55) than students at CCSU (3.2)
- CCSU has a higher acceptance rate (75.5%) than SHU (67.7%)
CCSU vs. SHU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CCSU or SHU? 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 SHU and CCSU.
- The graduation rate at SHU is higher than Central Connecticut State University (68% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Sacred Heart University earn on average $10,700 more per year than CCSU graduates after ten years. ($59,700 vs. $49,000)
- Central Connecticut State University students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than SHU graduates. ($22,500 vs. $25,000)
- CCSU graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than SHU graduates. ($232 vs. $258)
- More SHU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CCSU students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/