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SCSU University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus ECSU UConn UHart WestConn Quinnipiac UNH Westfield State University USJ University of Southern Maine SHU| Central Connecticut State University | Saint Joseph's College of Maine | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CCSU | Saint Joseph's College of Maine | ||
| Location | New Britain, CT | Standish, ME | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 9,468 | 1,478 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #540 | #753 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ccsu.edu | sjcme.edu | ||
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Costs |
CCSU | Saint Joseph's College of Maine | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $41,586 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $41,586 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,464 | $14,936 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,088 | $29,625 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,212 | $26,987 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
CCSU | Saint Joseph's College of Maine | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,302 | 1,472 | ||
| Admitted | 5,601 | 1,190 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.7% | 80.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.4% | 16.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 940/1160 | 960/1120 | ||
| 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 | Saint Joseph's College of Maine | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CCSU | Saint Joseph's College of Maine | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,000 | $43,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $279 |
Diversity |
CCSU | Saint Joseph's College of Maine | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 40% |
Students |
CCSU | Saint Joseph's College of Maine | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 42% | ||
Campus |
CCSU | Saint Joseph's College of Maine | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Central Connecticut State University is larger than than Saint Joseph's College of Maine based on total student enrollment (9,468 students vs. 1,478 students)
CCSU vs. Saint Joseph's College of Maine Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CCSU or Saint Joseph's College of Maine?
- Saint Joseph's College of Maine is 542.8% more expensive to attend than CCSU for in-state tuition ($41,586.00 vs. $6,470.00)
- Out of state tuition is 114.8% higher at Saint Joseph's College of Maine than Central Connecticut State University ($41,586.00 vs. $19,358.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Central Connecticut State University than Saint Joseph's College of Maine ($17,088 vs. $29,625)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Central Connecticut State University are 19.8% lower than costs at Saint Joseph's College of Maine ($12,464 vs. $14,936)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Joseph's College of Maine than Central Connecticut State University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Joseph's College of Maine students is 334.4% larger than aid received Central Connecticut State University ($26,987 vs. $6,212)
CCSU vs. Saint Joseph's College of Maine Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CCSU or Saint Joseph's College of Maine? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saint Joseph's College of Maine or CCSU .
- The average SAT score at Central Connecticut State University (1011) is 22 points higher than at Saint Joseph's College of Maine (989)
- Incoming Saint Joseph's College of Maine students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at CCSU (22)
- Accepted freshman CCSU students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.2) than students at Saint Joseph's College of Maine (3.0)
- Saint Joseph's College of Maine has a higher acceptance rate (80.8%) than CCSU (76.7%)
CCSU vs. Saint Joseph's College of Maine Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CCSU or Saint Joseph's College of Maine? 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 Saint Joseph's College of Maine and CCSU.
- The graduation rate at Saint Joseph's College of Maine is higher than Central Connecticut State University (55% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Central Connecticut State University earn on average $5,700 more per year than Saint Joseph's College of Maine graduates after ten years. ($49,000 vs. $43,300)
- Central Connecticut State University students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Joseph's College of Maine graduates. ($22,500 vs. $27,000)
- CCSU graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Joseph's College of Maine graduates. ($232 vs. $279)
- More Saint Joseph's College of Maine graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CCSU students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/