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Overview |
CCSU | St. Bona | ||
| Location | New Britain, CT | Saint Bonaventure, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 9,468 | 2,602 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #540 | #422 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ccsu.edu | sbu.edu | ||
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Costs |
CCSU | St. Bona | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $37,620 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $37,620 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,464 | $14,450 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,088 | $26,004 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,212 | $27,605 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 99% |
Admission |
CCSU | St. Bona | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,302 | 3,774 | ||
| Admitted | 5,601 | 3,061 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.7% | 81.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.4% | 18.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 25/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1160 | 1050/1220 | ||
| 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 | Jul 30, 2025 |
Academics |
CCSU | St. Bona | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CCSU | St. Bona | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,000 | $48,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $279 |
Diversity |
CCSU | St. Bona | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 9% |
Students |
CCSU | St. Bona | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 21% | ||
Campus |
CCSU | St. Bona | ||
| 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 St. Bona based on total student enrollment (9,468 students vs. 2,602 students)
CCSU vs. St. Bona Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CCSU or St. Bona?
- Saint Bonaventure University is 481.5% more expensive to attend than CCSU for in-state tuition ($37,620.00 vs. $6,470.00)
- Out of state tuition is 94.3% higher at St. Bona than Central Connecticut State University ($37,620.00 vs. $19,358.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Central Connecticut State University than St. Bona ($17,088 vs. $26,004)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Central Connecticut State University are 15.9% lower than costs at Saint Bonaventure University ($12,464 vs. $14,450)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Bonaventure University than Central Connecticut State University (99% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Bonaventure University students is 344.4% larger than aid received Central Connecticut State University ($27,605 vs. $6,212)
CCSU vs. St. Bona Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CCSU or St. Bona? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St. Bona or CCSU .
- The average SAT score at Saint Bonaventure University (1066) is 55 points higher than at CCSU (1011)
- Incoming St. Bona students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at CCSU (22)
- Accepted freshman St. Bona students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at CCSU (3.2)
- St. Bona has a higher acceptance rate (81.1%) than CCSU (76.7%)
CCSU vs. St. Bona Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CCSU or St. Bona? 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 St. Bona and CCSU.
- The graduation rate at St. Bona is higher than Central Connecticut State University (63% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Central Connecticut State University earn on average $200 more per year than St. Bona graduates after ten years. ($49,000 vs. $48,800)
- Central Connecticut State University students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than St. Bona graduates. ($22,500 vs. $27,000)
- CCSU graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than St. Bona graduates. ($232 vs. $279)
- More St. Bona graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CCSU students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/