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Overview |
CCSU | SCSU | ||
| Location | New Britain, CT | New Haven, CT | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,468 | 8,889 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #540 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ccsu.edu | southernct.edu | ||
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Costs |
CCSU | SCSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $6,470 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $19,358 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,464 | $14,076 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,088 | $18,712 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,212 | $7,308 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 81% |
Admission |
CCSU | SCSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,302 | 8,316 | ||
| Admitted | 5,601 | 6,896 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.7% | 82.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.4% | 16% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 940/1160 | |||
| 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, 2025 |
Academics |
CCSU | SCSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CCSU | SCSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,000 | $45,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $240 |
Diversity |
CCSU | SCSU | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 10% |
Students |
CCSU | SCSU | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 7% | ||
Campus |
CCSU | SCSU | ||
| 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 SCSU based on total student enrollment (9,468 students vs. 8,889 students)
CCSU vs. SCSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CCSU or SCSU?
- Central Connecticut State University and SCSU cost the same to attend based on in-state tuition ($6,470.00 vs. $6,470.00)
- Out of state tuition is the same at CCSU as Southern Connecticut State University ($19,358.00 vs. $19,358.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Central Connecticut State University than SCSU ($17,088 vs. $18,712)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Central Connecticut State University are 12.9% lower than costs at Southern Connecticut State University ($12,464 vs. $14,076)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Central Connecticut State University than Southern Connecticut State University (93% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Connecticut State University students is 17.6% larger than aid received Central Connecticut State University ($7,308 vs. $6,212)
CCSU vs. SCSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CCSU or SCSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SCSU or CCSU .
- The average SAT score at Central Connecticut State University (1011) is 93 points higher than at SCSU (918)
- Incoming CCSU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at SCSU (20)
- Accepted freshman CCSU students have at the same average high school GPA (3.2) as students at SCSU (3.2)
- SCSU has a higher acceptance rate (82.9%) than CCSU (76.7%)
CCSU vs. SCSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CCSU or SCSU? 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 SCSU and CCSU.
- The graduation rate at CCSU is higher than Southern Connecticut State University (47% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Central Connecticut State University earn on average $3,200 more per year than SCSU graduates after ten years. ($49,000 vs. $45,800)
- Central Connecticut State University students graduate with a $750 lower median federal student loan debt than SCSU graduates. ($22,500 vs. $23,250)
- CCSU graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than SCSU graduates. ($232 vs. $240)
- More CCSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SCSU students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/