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Overview |
CCSU | SIUE | ||
| Location | New Britain, CT | Edwardsville, IL | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 9,468 | 12,519 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #540 | #506 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ccsu.edu | siue.edu | ||
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Costs |
CCSU | SIUE | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $9,306 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $9,306 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,464 | $10,272 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,088 | $13,586 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,212 | $10,649 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 96% |
Admission |
CCSU | SIUE | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,302 | 9,325 | ||
| Admitted | 5,601 | 9,093 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.7% | 97.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.4% | 20.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1160 | 930/1160 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
CCSU | SIUE | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CCSU | SIUE | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,000 | $47,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $21,430 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $221 |
Diversity |
CCSU | SIUE | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
CCSU | SIUE | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 16% | ||
Campus |
CCSU | SIUE | ||
| 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
- Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is larger than than CCSU based on total student enrollment (12,519 students vs. 9,468 students)
CCSU vs. SIUE Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CCSU or SIUE?
- Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is 43.8% more expensive to attend than CCSU for in-state tuition ($9,306.00 vs. $6,470.00)
- Out of state tuition is 108% higher at CCSU than Southern Illinois University Edwardsville ($19,358.00 vs. $9,306.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville than CCSU ($13,586 vs. $17,088)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville are 21.3% lower than costs at Central Connecticut State University ($10,272 vs. $12,464)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville than Central Connecticut State University (96% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Illinois University Edwardsville students is 71.4% larger than aid received Central Connecticut State University ($10,649 vs. $6,212)
CCSU vs. SIUE Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CCSU or SIUE? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SIUE or CCSU .
- The average SAT score at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (1070) is 59 points higher than at CCSU (1011)
- Incoming SIUE students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at CCSU (22)
- Accepted freshman SIUE students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at CCSU (3.2)
- SIUE has a higher acceptance rate (97.5%) than CCSU (76.7%)
CCSU vs. SIUE Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CCSU or SIUE? 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 SIUE and CCSU.
- The graduation rate at SIUE is higher than Central Connecticut State University (52% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Central Connecticut State University earn on average $2,000 more per year than SIUE graduates after ten years. ($49,000 vs. $47,000)
- Southern Illinois University Edwardsville students graduate with a $1,070 lower median federal student loan debt than CCSU graduates. ($21,430 vs. $22,500)
- SIUE graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than CCSU graduates. ($221 vs. $232)
- More CCSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SIUE students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/