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SCSU University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus UConn University of Connecticut-Stamford Quinnipiac ECSU UNH WestConn URI Western New England University Pace University-New York Westfield State University| Central Connecticut State University | University of Hartford | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CCSU | UHart | ||
| Location | New Britain, CT | West Hartford, CT | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,468 | 5,732 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #540 | #322 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ccsu.edu | hartford.edu | ||
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Costs |
CCSU | UHart | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $42,851 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $42,851 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,464 | $13,512 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,088 | $31,687 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,212 | $29,250 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 99% |
Admission |
CCSU | UHart | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,302 | 13,230 | ||
| Admitted | 5,601 | 10,948 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.7% | 82.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.4% | 10.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.26 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1160 | 1080/1290 | ||
| 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 | UHart | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CCSU | UHart | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,000 | $49,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $279 |
Diversity |
CCSU | UHart | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
CCSU | UHart | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 45% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 51% | ||
Campus |
CCSU | UHart | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Central Connecticut State University is larger than than UHart based on total student enrollment (9,468 students vs. 5,732 students)
CCSU vs. UHart Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CCSU or UHart?
- University of Hartford is 562.3% more expensive to attend than CCSU for in-state tuition ($42,851.00 vs. $6,470.00)
- Out of state tuition is 121.4% higher at UHart than Central Connecticut State University ($42,851.00 vs. $19,358.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Central Connecticut State University than UHart ($17,088 vs. $31,687)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Central Connecticut State University are 8.4% lower than costs at University of Hartford ($12,464 vs. $13,512)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Hartford than Central Connecticut State University (99% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Hartford students is 370.9% larger than aid received Central Connecticut State University ($29,250 vs. $6,212)
CCSU vs. UHart Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CCSU or UHart? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UHart or CCSU .
- The average SAT score at University of Hartford (1050) is 39 points higher than at CCSU (1011)
- Incoming UHart students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at CCSU (22)
- Accepted freshman UHart students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.26) than students at CCSU (3.2)
- UHart has a higher acceptance rate (82.8%) than CCSU (76.7%)
CCSU vs. UHart Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CCSU or UHart? 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 UHart and CCSU.
- The graduation rate at UHart is higher than Central Connecticut State University (56% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from University of Hartford earn on average $600 more per year than CCSU graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $49,000)
- Central Connecticut State University students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than UHart graduates. ($22,500 vs. $27,000)
- CCSU graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than UHart graduates. ($232 vs. $279)
- More UHart graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CCSU students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/