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SCSU University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus ECSU UConn UHart Penn State WestConn Quinnipiac UNH Westfield State University Monmouth University University of Southern Maine| Central Connecticut State University | University of Saint Joseph | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CCSU | USJ | ||
| Location | New Britain, CT | West Hartford, CT | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,468 | 1,992 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #540 | #290 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ccsu.edu | usj.edu | ||
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Costs |
CCSU | USJ | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $42,050 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $42,050 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,464 | $13,240 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,088 | $25,860 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,212 | $28,311 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
CCSU | USJ | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,302 | 1,654 | ||
| Admitted | 5,601 | 1,238 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.7% | 74.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.4% | 15.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 940/1160 | 1070/1275 | ||
| 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 | USJ | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CCSU | USJ | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,000 | $51,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $279 |
Diversity |
CCSU | USJ | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 23% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 77% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 6% |
Students |
CCSU | USJ | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 16% | ||
Campus |
CCSU | USJ | ||
| 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 USJ based on total student enrollment (9,468 students vs. 1,992 students)
CCSU vs. USJ Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CCSU or USJ?
- University of Saint Joseph is 549.9% more expensive to attend than CCSU for in-state tuition ($42,050.00 vs. $6,470.00)
- Out of state tuition is 117.2% higher at USJ than Central Connecticut State University ($42,050.00 vs. $19,358.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Central Connecticut State University than USJ ($17,088 vs. $25,860)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Central Connecticut State University are 6.2% lower than costs at University of Saint Joseph ($12,464 vs. $13,240)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Saint Joseph than Central Connecticut State University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Saint Joseph students is 355.7% larger than aid received Central Connecticut State University ($28,311 vs. $6,212)
CCSU vs. USJ Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CCSU or USJ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USJ or CCSU .
- The average SAT score at Central Connecticut State University (1011) is 79 points higher than at USJ (932)
- Incoming CCSU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at USJ (19)
- Accepted freshman USJ students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at CCSU (3.2)
- CCSU has a higher acceptance rate (76.7%) than USJ (74.8%)
CCSU vs. USJ Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CCSU or USJ? 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 USJ and CCSU.
- The graduation rate at USJ is higher than Central Connecticut State University (56% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from University of Saint Joseph earn on average $2,200 more per year than CCSU graduates after ten years. ($51,200 vs. $49,000)
- Central Connecticut State University students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than USJ graduates. ($22,500 vs. $27,000)
- CCSU graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than USJ graduates. ($232 vs. $279)
- More CCSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former USJ students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/