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SCSU University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus Tarleton ECSU UNT Lamar University Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi SHSU UConn UHart WestConn Quinnipiac| Central Connecticut State University | Texas A&M University Kingsville | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CCSU | TAMUK | ||
| Location | New Britain, CT | Kingsville, TX | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 9,712 | 6,562 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #382 | #794 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ccsu.edu | tamuk.edu | ||
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Costs |
CCSU | TAMUK | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,664 | $5,137 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,940 | $18,493 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,710 | $10,823 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,207 | $10,474 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,949 | $11,699 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 94% |
Admission |
CCSU | TAMUK | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,282 | 7,915 | ||
| Admitted | 6,255 | 7,305 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.5% | 92.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23% | 16.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/29 | |||
| 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, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
CCSU | TAMUK | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CCSU | TAMUK | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,000 | $46,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $19,636 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $203 |
Diversity |
CCSU | TAMUK | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 18% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 70% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
CCSU | TAMUK | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 1% | ||
Campus |
CCSU | TAMUK | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Central Connecticut State University is larger than than TAMUK based on total student enrollment (9,712 students vs. 6,562 students)
CCSU vs. TAMUK Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CCSU or TAMUK?
- Central Connecticut State University is 29.7% more expensive to attend than TAMUK for in-state tuition ($6,664.00 vs. $5,137.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.8% higher at CCSU than Texas A&M University Kingsville ($19,940.00 vs. $18,493.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas A&M University Kingsville than CCSU ($10,474 vs. $17,207)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas A&M University Kingsville are 17.4% lower than costs at Central Connecticut State University ($10,823 vs. $12,710)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Texas A&M University Kingsville than Central Connecticut State University (94% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas A&M University Kingsville students is 47.2% larger than aid received Central Connecticut State University ($11,699 vs. $7,949)
CCSU vs. TAMUK Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CCSU or TAMUK? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TAMUK or CCSU .
- The average SAT score at Central Connecticut State University (1011) is 74 points higher than at TAMUK (937)
- Incoming CCSU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at TAMUK (20)
- Accepted freshman TAMUK students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at CCSU (3.2)
- TAMUK has a higher acceptance rate (92.3%) than CCSU (75.5%)
CCSU vs. TAMUK Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CCSU or TAMUK? 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 TAMUK and CCSU.
- The graduation rate at CCSU is higher than Texas A&M University Kingsville (47% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Central Connecticut State University earn on average $2,700 more per year than TAMUK graduates after ten years. ($49,000 vs. $46,300)
- Texas A&M University Kingsville students graduate with a $2,864 lower median federal student loan debt than CCSU graduates. ($19,636 vs. $22,500)
- TAMUK graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than CCSU graduates. ($203 vs. $232)
- More CCSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TAMUK students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/