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Overview |
CCSU | UTC | ||
| Location | New Britain, CT | Chattanooga, TN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,712 | 11,380 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #382 | #815 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ccsu.edu | utc.edu | ||
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Costs |
CCSU | UTC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,664 | $8,232 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,940 | $16,296 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,710 | $10,052 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,207 | $13,801 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,949 | $9,834 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 93% |
Admission |
CCSU | UTC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,282 | 9,096 | ||
| Admitted | 6,255 | 7,006 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.5% | 77% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23% | 34% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/29 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1180 | 1005/1185 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 26, 2026 | May 1, 2026 |
Academics |
CCSU | UTC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CCSU | UTC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,000 | $40,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $20,792 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $214 |
Diversity |
CCSU | UTC | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 8% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 7% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
CCSU | UTC | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 11% | ||
Campus |
CCSU | UTC | ||
| 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
- The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga is larger than than CCSU based on total student enrollment (11,380 students vs. 9,712 students)
CCSU vs. UTC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CCSU or UTC?
- The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga is 23.5% more expensive to attend than CCSU for in-state tuition ($8,232.00 vs. $6,664.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.4% higher at CCSU than The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga ($19,940.00 vs. $16,296.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga than CCSU ($13,801 vs. $17,207)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga are 26.4% lower than costs at Central Connecticut State University ($10,052 vs. $12,710)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Central Connecticut State University as The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (93% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga students is 23.7% larger than aid received Central Connecticut State University ($9,834 vs. $7,949)
CCSU vs. UTC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CCSU or UTC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UTC or CCSU .
- The average SAT score at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (1087) is 76 points higher than at CCSU (1011)
- Incoming UTC students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at CCSU (22)
- Accepted freshman UTC students have a 0.41 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at CCSU (3.2)
- UTC has a higher acceptance rate (77%) than CCSU (75.5%)
CCSU vs. UTC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CCSU or UTC? 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 UTC and CCSU.
- The graduation rate at CCSU is higher than The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (47% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Central Connecticut State University earn on average $8,400 more per year than UTC graduates after ten years. ($49,000 vs. $40,600)
- The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga students graduate with a $1,708 lower median federal student loan debt than CCSU graduates. ($20,792 vs. $22,500)
- UTC graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than CCSU graduates. ($214 vs. $232)
- More CCSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UTC 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/