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SCSU University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus SHSU Tarleton ECSU Texas A&M Texas State UT Tyler UConn UHart UH UNT| Central Connecticut State University | Stephen F Austin State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CCSU | SFASU | ||
| Location | New Britain, CT | Nacogdoches, TX | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 9,712 | 10,888 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #382 | #823 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ccsu.edu | sfasu.edu | ||
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Costs |
CCSU | SFASU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,664 | $7,842 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,940 | $17,922 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,710 | $11,142 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,207 | $15,498 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,949 | $8,695 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 80% |
Admission |
CCSU | SFASU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,282 | 12,591 | ||
| Admitted | 6,255 | 11,112 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.5% | 88.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23% | 18.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.26 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/29 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1180 | 980/1160 | ||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
CCSU | SFASU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CCSU | SFASU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,000 | $44,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $258 |
Diversity |
CCSU | SFASU | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 8% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 20% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
CCSU | SFASU | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 1% | ||
Campus |
CCSU | SFASU | ||
| 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
- Stephen F Austin State University is larger than than CCSU based on total student enrollment (10,888 students vs. 9,712 students)
CCSU vs. SFASU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CCSU or SFASU?
- Stephen F Austin State University is 17.7% more expensive to attend than CCSU for in-state tuition ($7,842.00 vs. $6,664.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.3% higher at CCSU than Stephen F Austin State University ($19,940.00 vs. $17,922.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Stephen F Austin State University than CCSU ($15,498 vs. $17,207)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Stephen F Austin State University are 14.1% lower than costs at Central Connecticut State University ($11,142 vs. $12,710)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Central Connecticut State University than Stephen F Austin State University (93% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Stephen F Austin State University students is 9.4% larger than aid received Central Connecticut State University ($8,695 vs. $7,949)
CCSU vs. SFASU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CCSU or SFASU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SFASU or CCSU .
- The average SAT score at Central Connecticut State University (1011) is 10 points higher than at SFASU (1001)
- Incoming CCSU students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at SFASU (22)
- Accepted freshman SFASU students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.26) than students at CCSU (3.2)
- SFASU has a higher acceptance rate (88.3%) than CCSU (75.5%)
CCSU vs. SFASU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CCSU or SFASU? 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 SFASU and CCSU.
- The graduation rate at CCSU is higher than Stephen F Austin State University (47% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Central Connecticut State University earn on average $4,400 more per year than SFASU graduates after ten years. ($49,000 vs. $44,600)
- Central Connecticut State University students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than SFASU graduates. ($22,500 vs. $25,000)
- CCSU graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than SFASU graduates. ($232 vs. $258)
- More CCSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SFASU students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/