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Overview |
CCSU | Tarleton | ||
| Location | New Britain, CT | Stephenville, TX | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 9,468 | 14,092 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #540 | #871 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ccsu.edu | tarleton.edu | ||
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Costs |
CCSU | Tarleton | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $4,416 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $14,208 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,464 | $10,328 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,088 | $13,755 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,212 | $8,463 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 79% |
Admission |
CCSU | Tarleton | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,302 | 5,788 | ||
| Admitted | 5,601 | 5,039 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.7% | 87.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.4% | 48.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.21 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1160 | 950/1150 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
CCSU | Tarleton | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CCSU | Tarleton | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,000 | $45,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $19,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $204 |
Diversity |
CCSU | Tarleton | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 18% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
CCSU | Tarleton | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 3% | ||
Campus |
CCSU | Tarleton | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Tarleton State University is larger than than CCSU based on total student enrollment (14,092 students vs. 9,468 students)
CCSU vs. Tarleton Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CCSU or Tarleton?
- Central Connecticut State University is 46.5% more expensive to attend than Tarleton for in-state tuition ($6,470.00 vs. $4,416.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36.2% higher at CCSU than Tarleton State University ($19,358.00 vs. $14,208.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Tarleton State University than CCSU ($13,755 vs. $17,088)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tarleton State University are 20.7% lower than costs at Central Connecticut State University ($10,328 vs. $12,464)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Central Connecticut State University than Tarleton State University (93% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Tarleton State University students is 36.2% larger than aid received Central Connecticut State University ($8,463 vs. $6,212)
CCSU vs. Tarleton Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CCSU or Tarleton? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tarleton or CCSU .
- The average SAT score at Central Connecticut State University (1011) is 52 points higher than at Tarleton (959)
- Incoming CCSU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Tarleton (21)
- Accepted freshman Tarleton students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.21) than students at CCSU (3.2)
- Tarleton has a higher acceptance rate (87.1%) than CCSU (76.7%)
CCSU vs. Tarleton Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CCSU or Tarleton? 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 Tarleton and CCSU.
- The graduation rate at CCSU is higher than Tarleton State University (47% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Central Connecticut State University earn on average $3,500 more per year than Tarleton graduates after ten years. ($49,000 vs. $45,500)
- Tarleton State University students graduate with a $2,750 lower median federal student loan debt than CCSU graduates. ($19,750 vs. $22,500)
- Tarleton graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than CCSU graduates. ($204 vs. $232)
- More CCSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tarleton students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/