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SCSU University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus Tarleton ECSU UNT SHSU UConn UHart MSU WestConn Texas A&M Quinnipiac| Central Connecticut State University | Texas A&M University Commerce | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CCSU | A&M Commerce | ||
| Location | New Britain, CT | Commerce, TX | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 9,712 | 12,013 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #382 | #909 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ccsu.edu | tamu-commerce.edu | ||
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Costs |
CCSU | A&M Commerce | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,664 | $4,790 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,940 | $17,390 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,710 | $9,808 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,207 | $11,902 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,949 | $11,573 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 94% |
Admission |
CCSU | A&M Commerce | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,282 | 8,231 | ||
| Admitted | 6,255 | 7,621 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.5% | 92.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23% | 15.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/29 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1180 | 940/1170 | ||
| 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 | Aug 15, 2026 |
Academics |
CCSU | A&M Commerce | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CCSU | A&M Commerce | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,000 | $41,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $20,514 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $212 |
Diversity |
CCSU | A&M Commerce | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 20% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 21% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 18% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
CCSU | A&M Commerce | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 2% | ||
Campus |
CCSU | A&M Commerce | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Texas A&M University Commerce is larger than than CCSU based on total student enrollment (12,013 students vs. 9,712 students)
CCSU vs. A&M Commerce Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CCSU or A&M Commerce?
- Central Connecticut State University is 39.1% more expensive to attend than A&M Commerce for in-state tuition ($6,664.00 vs. $4,790.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.7% higher at CCSU than Texas A&M University Commerce ($19,940.00 vs. $17,390.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas A&M University Commerce than CCSU ($11,902 vs. $17,207)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas A&M University Commerce are 29.6% lower than costs at Central Connecticut State University ($9,808 vs. $12,710)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Texas A&M University Commerce than Central Connecticut State University (94% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas A&M University Commerce students is 45.6% larger than aid received Central Connecticut State University ($11,573 vs. $7,949)
CCSU vs. A&M Commerce Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CCSU or A&M Commerce? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between A&M Commerce or CCSU .
- The average SAT score at Central Connecticut State University (1011) is 31 points higher than at A&M Commerce (980)
- Incoming CCSU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at A&M Commerce (21)
- Accepted freshman A&M Commerce students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at CCSU (3.2)
- A&M Commerce has a higher acceptance rate (92.6%) than CCSU (75.5%)
CCSU vs. A&M Commerce Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CCSU or A&M Commerce? 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 A&M Commerce and CCSU.
- The graduation rate at CCSU is higher than Texas A&M University Commerce (47% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Central Connecticut State University earn on average $7,800 more per year than A&M Commerce graduates after ten years. ($49,000 vs. $41,200)
- Texas A&M University Commerce students graduate with a $1,986 lower median federal student loan debt than CCSU graduates. ($20,514 vs. $22,500)
- A&M Commerce graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than CCSU graduates. ($212 vs. $232)
- More CCSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former A&M Commerce students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/