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Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania SCSU Kutztown University of Pennsylvania University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus ECSU WCU UConn UHart Millersville University of Pennsylvania Penn State WestConn Quinnipiac| Central Connecticut State University | Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CCSU | Ship | ||
| Location | New Britain, CT | Shippensburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 9,468 | 5,162 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #540 | #666 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ccsu.edu | ship.edu | ||
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Costs |
CCSU | Ship | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $9,570 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $10,048 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,464 | $11,538 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,088 | $21,462 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,212 | $7,593 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 91% |
Admission |
CCSU | Ship | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,302 | 6,367 | ||
| Admitted | 5,601 | 5,590 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.7% | 87.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.4% | 19.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.23 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 940/1160 | 980/1210 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 26, 2025 |
Academics |
CCSU | Ship | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CCSU | Ship | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,000 | $47,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $258 |
Diversity |
CCSU | Ship | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
CCSU | Ship | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 10% | ||
Campus |
CCSU | Ship | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Central Connecticut State University is larger than than Ship based on total student enrollment (9,468 students vs. 5,162 students)
CCSU vs. Ship Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CCSU or Ship?
- Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania is 47.9% more expensive to attend than CCSU for in-state tuition ($9,570.00 vs. $6,470.00)
- Out of state tuition is 92.7% higher at CCSU than Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania ($19,358.00 vs. $10,048.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Central Connecticut State University than Ship ($17,088 vs. $21,462)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania are 8% lower than costs at Central Connecticut State University ($11,538 vs. $12,464)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Central Connecticut State University than Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania (93% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania students is 22.2% larger than aid received Central Connecticut State University ($7,593 vs. $6,212)
CCSU vs. Ship Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CCSU or Ship? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ship or CCSU .
- The average SAT score at Central Connecticut State University (1011) is 32 points higher than at Ship (979)
- Incoming CCSU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Ship (21)
- Accepted freshman Ship students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.23) than students at CCSU (3.2)
- Ship has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than CCSU (76.7%)
CCSU vs. Ship Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CCSU or Ship? 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 Ship and CCSU.
- The graduation rate at Ship is higher than Central Connecticut State University (60% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Central Connecticut State University earn on average $1,800 more per year than Ship graduates after ten years. ($49,000 vs. $47,200)
- Central Connecticut State University students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Ship graduates. ($22,500 vs. $25,000)
- CCSU graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Ship graduates. ($232 vs. $258)
- More Ship 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/