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SCSU University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus ECSU UConn UHart WestConn JMU Quinnipiac University of Lynchburg Roanoke College UNH VCU| Central Connecticut State University | Shenandoah University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CCSU | SU | ||
| Location | New Britain, CT | Winchester, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,712 | 4,343 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #382 | #523 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ccsu.edu | su.edu | ||
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Costs |
CCSU | SU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,664 | $34,614 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,940 | $34,614 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,710 | $11,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,207 | $26,400 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,949 | $24,100 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
CCSU | SU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,282 | 3,763 | ||
| Admitted | 6,255 | 2,929 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.5% | 77.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23% | 16.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/29 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1180 | 1010/1230 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
CCSU | SU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CCSU | SU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,000 | $48,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $258 |
Diversity |
CCSU | SU | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 31% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 13% |
Students |
CCSU | SU | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 42% | ||
Campus |
CCSU | SU | ||
| 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 SU based on total student enrollment (9,712 students vs. 4,343 students)
CCSU vs. SU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CCSU or SU?
- Shenandoah University is 419.4% more expensive to attend than CCSU for in-state tuition ($34,614.00 vs. $6,664.00)
- Out of state tuition is 73.6% higher at SU than Central Connecticut State University ($34,614.00 vs. $19,940.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Central Connecticut State University than SU ($17,207 vs. $26,400)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shenandoah University are 7.7% lower than costs at Central Connecticut State University ($11,800 vs. $12,710)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Shenandoah University than Central Connecticut State University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Shenandoah University students is 203.2% larger than aid received Central Connecticut State University ($24,100 vs. $7,949)
CCSU vs. SU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CCSU or SU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SU or CCSU .
- The average SAT score at Central Connecticut State University (1011) is 6 points higher than at SU (1005)
- Incoming CCSU students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at SU (22)
- Accepted freshman SU students have a 0.5 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at CCSU (3.2)
- SU has a higher acceptance rate (77.8%) than CCSU (75.5%)
CCSU vs. SU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CCSU or SU? 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 SU and CCSU.
- The graduation rate at CCSU is higher than Shenandoah University (47% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Central Connecticut State University earn on average $700 more per year than SU graduates after ten years. ($49,000 vs. $48,300)
- Central Connecticut State University students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than SU graduates. ($22,500 vs. $25,000)
- CCSU graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than SU graduates. ($232 vs. $258)
- More CCSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SU 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/