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SCSU University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus ECSU UB UConn University of Massachusetts-Boston UHart University at Albany- SUNY SUNY Brockport WestConn Binghamton University Quinnipiac| Central Connecticut State University | SUNY College at Buffalo | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CCSU | Buffalo State College | ||
| Location | New Britain, CT | Buffalo, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,468 | 6,445 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #540 | #665 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ccsu.edu | buffalostate.edu | ||
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Costs |
CCSU | Buffalo State College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $16,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,464 | $14,386 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,088 | $13,812 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,212 | $10,756 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 92% |
Admission |
CCSU | Buffalo State College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,302 | 12,292 | ||
| Admitted | 5,601 | 10,569 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.7% | 86% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.4% | 11.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 2.84 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 940/1160 | 940/1178 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
CCSU | Buffalo State College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CCSU | Buffalo State College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,000 | $40,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $21,409 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $221 |
Diversity |
CCSU | Buffalo State College | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 28% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
CCSU | Buffalo State College | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 3% | ||
Campus |
CCSU | Buffalo State College | ||
| 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 Buffalo State College based on total student enrollment (9,468 students vs. 6,445 students)
CCSU vs. Buffalo State College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CCSU or Buffalo State College?
- SUNY College at Buffalo is 9.3% more expensive to attend than CCSU for in-state tuition ($7,070.00 vs. $6,470.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14% higher at CCSU than SUNY College at Buffalo ($19,358.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY College at Buffalo than CCSU ($13,812 vs. $17,088)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Central Connecticut State University are 15.4% lower than costs at SUNY College at Buffalo ($12,464 vs. $14,386)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Central Connecticut State University than SUNY College at Buffalo (93% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by SUNY College at Buffalo students is 73.1% larger than aid received Central Connecticut State University ($10,756 vs. $6,212)
CCSU vs. Buffalo State College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CCSU or Buffalo State College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Buffalo State College or CCSU .
- The average SAT score at Central Connecticut State University (1011) is 110 points higher than at Buffalo State College (901)
- Incoming CCSU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Buffalo State College (19)
- Accepted freshman CCSU students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.2) than students at Buffalo State College (2.84)
- Buffalo State College has a higher acceptance rate (86%) than CCSU (76.7%)
CCSU vs. Buffalo State College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CCSU or Buffalo State College? 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 Buffalo State College and CCSU.
- The graduation rate at CCSU is the same as at SUNY College at Buffalo (47% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Central Connecticut State University earn on average $8,300 more per year than Buffalo State College graduates after ten years. ($49,000 vs. $40,700)
- SUNY College at Buffalo students graduate with a $1,091 lower median federal student loan debt than CCSU graduates. ($21,409 vs. $22,500)
- Buffalo State College 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 Buffalo State College students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/