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Overview |
CCSU | Saint Peters; SPC | ||
| Location | New Britain, CT | Jersey City, NJ | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 9,712 | 3,673 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #382 | #610 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ccsu.edu | saintpeters.edu | ||
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Costs |
CCSU | Saint Peters; SPC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,664 | $39,954 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,940 | $39,954 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,710 | $17,590 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,207 | $14,486 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,949 | $35,708 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
CCSU | Saint Peters; SPC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,282 | 4,381 | ||
| Admitted | 6,255 | 3,966 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.5% | 90.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23% | 11.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/29 | 17/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1180 | 970/1150 | ||
| 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 | Saint Peters; SPC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CCSU | Saint Peters; SPC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,000 | $48,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $258 |
Diversity |
CCSU | Saint Peters; SPC | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 24% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 19% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 18% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 25% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 37% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 8% |
Students |
CCSU | Saint Peters; SPC | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 11% | ||
Campus |
CCSU | Saint Peters; SPC | ||
| 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 Saint Peters; SPC based on total student enrollment (9,712 students vs. 3,673 students)
CCSU vs. Saint Peters; SPC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CCSU or Saint Peters; SPC?
- Saint Peter's University is 499.5% more expensive to attend than CCSU for in-state tuition ($39,954.00 vs. $6,664.00)
- Out of state tuition is 100.4% higher at Saint Peters; SPC than Central Connecticut State University ($39,954.00 vs. $19,940.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Peter's University than CCSU ($14,486 vs. $17,207)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Central Connecticut State University are 38.4% lower than costs at Saint Peter's University ($12,710 vs. $17,590)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Peter's University than Central Connecticut State University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Peter's University students is 349.2% larger than aid received Central Connecticut State University ($35,708 vs. $7,949)
CCSU vs. Saint Peters; SPC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CCSU or Saint Peters; SPC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saint Peters; SPC or CCSU .
- The average SAT score at Central Connecticut State University (1011) is 93 points higher than at Saint Peters; SPC (918)
- Incoming CCSU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Saint Peters; SPC (19)
- Accepted freshman Saint Peters; SPC students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at CCSU (3.2)
- Saint Peters; SPC has a higher acceptance rate (90.5%) than CCSU (75.5%)
CCSU vs. Saint Peters; SPC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CCSU or Saint Peters; SPC? 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 Peters; SPC and CCSU.
- The graduation rate at Saint Peters; SPC is higher than Central Connecticut State University (51% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Central Connecticut State University earn on average $600 more per year than Saint Peters; SPC graduates after ten years. ($49,000 vs. $48,400)
- Central Connecticut State University students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Peters; SPC graduates. ($22,500 vs. $25,000)
- CCSU graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Peters; SPC graduates. ($232 vs. $258)
- More CCSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Saint Peters; SPC students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/