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SCSU University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus ECSU UConn UHart WestConn Quinnipiac UNH Westfield State University USJ University of Southern Maine SHU| Central Connecticut State University | University of Houston Clear Lake | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CCSU | UHCL | ||
| Location | New Britain, CT | Houston, TX | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 9,468 | 8,562 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #540 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ccsu.edu | uhcl.edu | ||
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Costs |
CCSU | UHCL | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $6,024 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $19,320 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,464 | $9,440 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,088 | $17,871 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,212 | $16,973 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 78% |
Admission |
CCSU | UHCL | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,302 | 1,985 | ||
| Admitted | 5,601 | 1,377 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.7% | 69.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.4% | 25.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 19/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1160 | 990/1173 | ||
| 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 | Jun 1, 2025 |
Academics |
CCSU | UHCL | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CCSU | UHCL | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,000 | $53,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $17,150 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $177 |
Diversity |
CCSU | UHCL | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 36% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
CCSU | UHCL | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 0% | ||
Campus |
CCSU | UHCL | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Central Connecticut State University is larger than than UHCL based on total student enrollment (9,468 students vs. 8,562 students)
CCSU vs. UHCL Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CCSU or UHCL?
- Central Connecticut State University is 7.4% more expensive to attend than UHCL for in-state tuition ($6,470.00 vs. $6,024.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.2% higher at CCSU than University of Houston Clear Lake ($19,358.00 vs. $19,320.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Central Connecticut State University than UHCL ($17,088 vs. $17,871)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Houston Clear Lake are 32% lower than costs at Central Connecticut State University ($9,440 vs. $12,464)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Central Connecticut State University than University of Houston Clear Lake (93% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Houston Clear Lake students is 173.2% larger than aid received Central Connecticut State University ($16,973 vs. $6,212)
CCSU vs. UHCL Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CCSU or UHCL? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UHCL or CCSU .
- The average SAT score at University of Houston Clear Lake (1025) is 14 points higher than at CCSU (1011)
- Incoming CCSU students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at UHCL (22)
- Accepted freshman UHCL students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at CCSU (3.2)
- CCSU has a higher acceptance rate (76.7%) than UHCL (69.4%)
CCSU vs. UHCL Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CCSU or UHCL? 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 UHCL and CCSU.
- Graduates from University of Houston Clear Lake earn on average $4,700 more per year than CCSU graduates after ten years. ($53,700 vs. $49,000)
- University of Houston Clear Lake students graduate with a $5,350 lower median federal student loan debt than CCSU graduates. ($17,150 vs. $22,500)
- UHCL graduates are paying $55 less per month on federal student loans than CCSU graduates. ($177 vs. $232)
- More CCSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UHCL 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/